Labor & Employment (Labor Standards)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2000: Relates to making contractors and subcontractors that have been debarred under the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3144) ineligible to bid for or be awarded public works contracts

Relates to making contractors, subcontractors, and substantially owned-affiliated entities that have been debarred under the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3144) ineligible to bid for or be awarded public works contracts.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill enforces Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements by barring debarred contractors from public works, directly protecting workers' right to prevailing wages in construction.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 365: Relates to regulating employers to keep their employees safe from exposure to extreme heat

This bill requires employers in covered workplaces (primarily businesses delivering goods/services to consumers or businesses) to create written heat illness prevention plans. These plans must include specific protections like providing potable water below 59°F, paid rest breaks in cool areas, monitoring heat exposure, and emergency response procedures for heat-related injuries. Employers must also provide annual training for all employees on heat risks, symptoms, prevention methods, and reporting procedures, with materials in workers' languages. The law applies to all employers, including contractors and temp agencies, and aims to prevent heat-related illnesses through concrete workplace safety measures.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates workplace heat illness prevention measures (water, rest, training, emergency response) to protect worker health, aligning with public health protection in healthcare policies.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates heat safety plans including water, rest breaks, and training, directly enhancing workplace safety protections for workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workplace Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 21, 2026

S 28: Relates to the minimum wage for employees with disabilities

Eliminates provisions exempting employees with disabilities from the minimum wage law; provides that laws or minimum wage orders that authorize an employer to pay a wage that is less than the minimum wage are valid provided that under such laws or orders an employee with a disability is paid the same wage as an employee in a comparable position that does not have a disability.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEliminates lower wage exemptions for disabled workers, mandating equal pay as non-disabled counterparts in comparable roles, strengthening wage protections for a vulnerable workforce.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Minimum Wage Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2025

S 7438: Relates to prohibiting contract provisions that waive certain substantive and procedural rights

Relates to prohibiting contract provisions that waive certain substantive and procedural rights relating to a claim of discrimination, non-payment of wages or benefits, retaliation, harassment or violation of public policy in employment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits waivers of rights in discrimination, wage claims, harassment - directly protects workers' ability to pursue legal claims, strengthening employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8557: Requires reporting on merit determinations relating to unfair labor practices and a certificate of compliance to be eligible for state economic incentives

Requires reporting on merit determinations relating to unfair labor practices to the department of labor and a certificate of compliance to be eligible for state economic incentives.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates reporting on unfair labor practices and compliance certificate for state incentives, strengthening enforcement of workers' rights and labor standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5025: Includes Stewart International Airport in the definition of covered airport location for the purposes of minimum wage rates

This bill amends New York's labor law to include Stewart International Airport in the list of "covered airport locations" where airport workers are entitled to minimum wage rates. It directly affects workers at Stewart International Airport who perform airline catering work, expanding their eligibility for minimum wage protections previously applied only at JFK and LaGuardia airports. The key mechanism is a simple definition change in Section 696-a of the labor law, adding Stewart to the existing list without altering wage rates or creating new requirements. The bill has no other provisions or impacts beyond this definitional update.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands minimum wage protections to Stewart International Airport workers by including it in covered locations, directly advancing wage rights for additional workers previously excluded.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3160: Relates to issuing a certificate of compliance to any employer who achieves a gender pay gap of 10% or less

This bill creates a state certificate for employers who achieve a gender pay gap of 10% or less between women and men performing equivalent work (same or comparable roles requiring similar skill, effort, responsibility, and working conditions). Private and public sector employers meeting this standard would receive a certificate from the labor department, which must be posted publicly on the department’s website. Employers may also display the certificate on their own websites or premises. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill incentivizes closing gender pay gap via certification, promoting equal compensation and advancing worker rights in employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6637: Enacts the safeguarding employees and accountability for termination act

Establishes certain rights and remedies for employees who are wrongfully discharged; establishes remedies for wrongful discharge; allows an employee or employer to make a written offer to arbitrate a dispute covered under this act; defines terms.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates remedies for wrongful termination, directly protecting employee rights under Labor & Employment laws.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 23, 2026

A 3451: Relates to the establishment of a wage data clearinghouse

This bill establishes a wage data clearinghouse to analyze existing unemployment insurance and labor data, aiming to evaluate workforce development programs and identify training gaps. It directs the labor commissioner to select an academic institution (with $600,000 in funding) to run the clearinghouse, using state/federal data while protecting personally identifiable information. The clearinghouse will produce reports for state agencies, employers, and educational providers to improve workforce training effectiveness, with annual evaluations required for the program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $600,000 state funds to establish wage data clearinghouse, directly funding a new state program for workforce analysis and reporting.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes wage data clearinghouse to evaluate workforce programs and identify training gaps, supporting improved employment standards through data-driven policy decisions.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Unemployment Workforce Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6298: Requires that employees laid off due to the COVID-19 state disaster emergency retain their salary, seniority and benefits once rehired

This bill requires employers to restore previous salary, seniority, and benefits to employees who were laid off during New York's official COVID-19 disaster emergency period (starting March 7, 2020) and later rehired by the same employer. It applies to employees terminated for reasons other than misconduct, voluntary departure, or retirement during the emergency. The law ensures these workers regain all accrued employment rights upon rehiring, preventing loss of pay or benefits tied to their prior service. The policy takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRestores salary/seniority/benefits for laid-off workers, protecting accrued employment rights during pandemic emergency95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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