Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Senate Feb 13, 2026

S 9208: Requires employers and third-party websites, job boards, and recruitment platforms to remove inactive job postings within a certain timeframe

Requires employers and third-party websites, job boards, and recruitment platforms to remove inactive job postings within a certain timeframe; authorizes the commissioner of labor to promulgate rules and regulations regarding such posting requirements and violations thereof.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves inactive job postings to improve job market transparency, aiding workers in finding active positions and strengthening employment standards.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9255: Grants certain county fire marshals, supervising fire marshals, fire marshals, assistant fire marshals, assistant chief fire marshals or chief fire marshals pension benefits for service beyond twenty-five years

Grants Nassau county fire marshals, supervising fire marshals, fire marshals, assistant fire marshals, assistant chief fire marshals or chief fire marshals pension benefits for service rendered beyond twenty-five years.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentGrants extended pension benefits for specific fire marshal positions, strengthening employment benefits for covered workers under labor & employment standards.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 13, 2026

S 9209: Requires employers publicly advertising a job posting to include whether such posting is for an existing vacancy or not

Requires employers publicly advertising a job posting to include in the posting a statement disclosing whether such posting is for an existing vacancy or not; authorizes the commissioner of labor to issue an order to employers in violation of such requirement to pay a fine, cease and desist from such violation, or both.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates transparency in job postings to prevent misleading applicants, protecting workers' rights by ensuring accurate vacancy information disclosure.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 12, 2026

A 10237: Establishes a battery storage fire training program

This bill requires all firefighters in New York state - both permanent and temporary/probationary hires - to complete a state-approved battery storage fire training program in addition to standard fire training. It mandates that the State Fire Administrator approve training programs, certify instructors, and issue certificates to firefighters who complete the required training. The policy directly affects all county, city, town, village, and fire district fire departments by making this certification a condition for hiring, retention, and permanent appointment. The bill establishes concrete new requirements for firefighter qualifications related to emerging battery storage fire safety risks.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates firefighter training for battery storage safety, supporting safe deployment of renewable energy infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates state-approved fire safety training for all NY firefighters, directly improving workplace safety standards for workers in the labor force.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Professional Licensing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 20, 2026

A 10270: Relates to paid leave for menopause

This bill adds menopause as a qualifying condition for paid leave under New York's workers' compensation law. It provides eligible employees with five days of paid leave annually (not monthly) to seek medical care for menopause symptoms like hot flashes, sleep issues, or hormonal imbalances. The leave is in addition to existing family and medical leave protections and requires employees to obtain physician assistance for treatment. It directly affects workers experiencing menopause-related health needs who qualify for workers' compensation coverage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides paid leave for menopause medical care, improving access to healthcare services for affected workers by removing financial barriers to treatment.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAdds menopause as qualifying condition for paid leave, expanding worker benefits beyond existing protections without restricting rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 12, 2026

A 10197: Enacts the "educator expense assistance act"

This bill creates a new tax deduction for K-12 educators, allowing them to deduct up to $300 annually (or $600 for married couples filing jointly, with $300 each) for unreimbursed work-related expenses. It directly affects teachers, counselors, principals, and aides who worked at least 900 hours during a school year. Eligible expenses include professional development, books, supplies, computer equipment, and supplementary materials (with specific rules for health/physical education supplies). The deduction is added to the tax code as a concrete policy change, effective immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax deduction for educators, providing tax relief for middle-income teachers and directly reducing taxable income under taxation policy.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates tax deduction for educators' unreimbursed work expenses (professional development, supplies), directly supporting teachers' financial needs per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tax deduction for educators' work expenses, reducing out-of-pocket costs and supporting employment standards for K-12 staff.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Teachers

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in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 9284: Provides for the establishment of a nexus with the state of New York relating to unlawful discriminatory practices

This bill (S 9284) expands New York State's jurisdiction over discrimination claims by establishing clear criteria for when a discriminatory practice must comply with New York law. It directly affects employers, licensing entities, and organizations whose actions have a "sufficient nexus" with New York, such as those with employees based in the state, workers residing in New York during the incident, or conduct occurring partly within New York. Key provisions (Section 4) define this nexus through three specific scenarios: the victim residing in New York during the incident, the employment/contract being located in New York, or the discriminatory conduct happening in part within the state. Defenses for defendants (Sections 7-8) allow them to argue they had no business presence in New York or that local involvement was minimal.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands jurisdiction to enforce anti-discrimination laws, strengthening worker protections against workplace bias under New York's civil rights framework.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 12, 2026

A 10222: Relates to workers' compensation benefits for delivery network company workers

Includes delivery network company workers in the definition of "employee" for purposes of workers' compensation; provides that the employer of a network company deliver worker shall be a delivery network company.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClassifies delivery workers as employees for workers' comp, expanding benefits and protections under Labor & Employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Workers' Compensation

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 18, 2026

S 9228: Prohibits non-compete agreements for certain medical professionals

Prohibits non-compete agreements for certain medical professionals; authorizes covered individuals to bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction against any employer or persons alleged to have violated such prohibition.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits non-compete agreements for medical professionals, increasing provider mobility and patient access to care, aligning with healthcare access indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits non-compete agreements for medical professionals, protecting employment mobility and rights per labor standards indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 9101: Establishes a grant program to promote the mental health and wellness of teachers and staff in public schools

S 9101 establishes a grant program to support the mental health and wellness of teachers and school staff in public schools. It creates a dedicated fund (not using state general funds) to provide two types of grants: planning grants (one-year) for developing programs and operational grants (two-year) for implementing programs that cover counseling, stress management training, and professional development. School districts must apply for grants, with applications evaluated based on staff turnover rates, employee satisfaction, and student success metrics like absenteeism and graduation rates. The program requires annual legislative reporting on outcomes and includes an advisory committee of mental health experts and educators.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates dedicated grants for teacher mental health programs, directly supporting educators' wellness through funding and professional development initiatives in public schools.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates dedicated grants for school staff mental health services including counseling and stress management, directly funding mental health care access.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds mental health programs for school staff, directly enhancing workplace wellness and safety standards under Labor & Employment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Mental Health

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