Increases the amount of credit to be certified under the federal public service loan forgiveness program for faculty or teachers to five hours worked for each hour of lecture or classroom time.
Establishes a nonprofit news media jobs grant program within the newspaper and broadcast media jobs program to provide grants to support certain nonprofit media organizations which increase employees.
This is a procedural resolution (not a bill) adopted by the New York Assembly. It requests Governor Hochul to officially proclaim February 15-21, 2026, as "Grain Bin Safety Week" in New York State. The resolution highlights the high risk of grain engulfment injuries (62% fatality rate over 50 years) and aims to raise awareness about safety practices for agricultural workers. It does not create new laws or funding but encourages educational efforts by industry leaders. The resolution was adopted on February 10, 2026.
This bill establishes longevity bonuses for New York City firefighters with 25+ years of service. It adds 5% to pension calculations upon retirement after 25 years, plus an additional 1% for each year beyond 25 (capped at 15% total after 35 years). The bonus increases the salary used to calculate pension benefits under the firefighters' pension plan. It directly affects NYC firefighters retiring after long careers with the Fire Department. The change applies immediately upon the bill's effective date.
Authorizes an optional 20-year retirement plan for traffic officers employed by the town of Elmira, who submit an application therefor within one year of the effective date of such provisions, or within one year of start of employment.
Limits the use of automatic data systems in connection with employment; requires an employer shall provide a written notice that an automatic data system is being used; provides remedies.
Provides notification of employment or promotion of applicable employees to organizations of state employees designated managerial or confidential for purposes of employee representation in determining the terms and conditions of employment.
Requires employers to provide leave of absence of at least five days for every 12 month period for an employee to use for menopause symptoms; requires the commissioner of labor, in consultation with the commissioner of health, to develop workplace guidance relating to menopause.
Preserves the right to unemployment benefits for a voluntary separation due to unsafe or unhealthy working conditions if the employer has caused, maintained, or refused or failed to cure an unsafe or unhealthy working condition including, but not limited to, exposure to physical, chemical or biological hazards, harassment or violence by their employer, other employees or members of the public, or other deleterious condition that makes the work environment unreasonably dangerous or unsafe for the claimant.
Establishes the transitional wage insurance program under which the department of labor provides temporary supplemental payments to eligible individuals who accept new employment at a lower wage than their prior employment.
