Labor & Employment (Labor Standards)

in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 11, 2026

A 5906: Relates to mandatory employer disclosures regarding employee compensation and benefits

Relates to mandatory employer disclosures regarding employee compensation and benefits, including any non-salary or non-wage compensation and benefits.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandatory disclosure of compensation/benefits increases transparency, supporting workers' rights to understand pay structures and benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5139: Relates to protections and rights afforded to delivery network company workers

Relates to protections and rights afforded to delivery network company (DNC) workers; requires DNCs to create internal procedures for workers to challenge deactivations; provides certain notice and other rights to workers to challenge deactivation both internally in a DNC and externally; allows the Department of Labor to investigate unwarranted deactivation of workers; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates DNCs to create worker challenge procedures for deactivation, protects rights via internal/external appeals, and enables DOL investigations - directly advancing worker protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1903: Restricts consecutive hours of work for health care workers

This bill limits health care workers, including nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel, to their regularly scheduled work hours without mandatory overtime. Exceptions allow longer shifts only during declared emergencies (like natural disasters or public health crises), federal/state emergency declarations, or when completing an ongoing medical/surgical procedure. It specifically excludes doctors, residents, and security staff from this definition. The law aims to protect patient safety by preventing excessive staff fatigue through concrete scheduling limits. Employers cannot use on-call time to bypass these restrictions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareLimits mandatory overtime for nurses/assistive staff to protect patient safety, aligning with support indicators like preventing burnout-related errors.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRestricts mandatory overtime for nurses/UAPs to improve workplace safety and protect labor rights, directly aligning with worker protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Public Health Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4148: Enacts the "standing is tiring (sit) act"

Enacts the "standing is tiring (sit) act"; requires employers to provide suitable seats to all employees where the nature of such employees' work reasonably permits seated work; prohibits employers from artificially designing a work space to require standing; requires the department of labor to determine whether the nature of work reasonably permits seated work; creates a private right of action for employees whose employer does not provide seats.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates employer-provided seating where feasible, protects workers from forced standing, and creates legal recourse - directly advancing workplace safety and rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1089: Establishes workplace readiness week to educate minors in relation to their workplace rights

Establishes workplace readiness week to educate minors in relation to their workplace rights; requires eleventh and twelfth graders to receive education on workplace rights; requires a document on workplace rights to be provided to any minor seeking working papers.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates workplace rights education for 11th-12th graders, expanding required curriculum content in K-12 schools90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates workplace rights education for minors to protect employment rights, directly aligning with worker protection indicators in Labor & Employment policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Workplace Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8058: Requires certain workers have access to paid sick leave

Bill A 8058 aims to expand access to paid sick leave for workers. It amends the state labor law by redefining who qualifies as an "employee" for paid sick leave purposes. Under this bill, a person providing labor or services to an employer is considered an employee unless the employer can demonstrate three specific conditions are met, indicating an independent contractor relationship. Minor league baseball players compensated under certain collective bargaining agreements are specifically excluded from this expanded definition.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands paid sick leave access by redefining employee status to include more workers, strengthening worker benefits and rights per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 8337: Relates to wage requirements for certain human services workers

Sets base wage requirements for certain human services workers employed in eligible state-funded programs that provide health and/or welfare assistance.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSets base wage requirements for human services workers, advancing minimum wage standards in state-funded programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9109: Establishes the paid leave for immigration hearings act

This bill, the "Paid Leave for Immigration Hearings Act" (A 9109), allows New York employees to use their existing accrued paid sick leave for immigration court appearances or preparation, covering both the employee and their family members. It expands the state's labor law to specifically include immigration proceedings as a valid reason for taking sick leave, without requiring employers to know confidential details about the case. Employers must grant this leave upon request and cannot demand disclosure of immigration-related information as a condition for providing it. The law applies to all covered employers in New York and takes effect 180 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill A 9109 allows employees to use paid sick leave for immigration hearings, protecting immigrants' ability to attend legal proceedings without penalty.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands paid sick leave to include immigration hearings, protecting workers' rights to attend legal proceedings without penalty or employer disclosure requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sanctuary Policies Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2696: Relates to minimum wage requirements for public employees

This bill (A 2696) requires state and municipal governments to pay all public employees the minimum wage, eliminating previous exemptions. It amends the labor law to explicitly include "state or local government" as an employer under minimum wage rules, removing exceptions that previously allowed lower pay for workers in public institutions (like schools or government offices). The change directly affects public employees at all levels of government who were previously excluded from minimum wage protections under certain exemptions. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates minimum wage for public employees, increasing government spending on labor costs and aligning with public service funding priorities.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves exemptions for public employees from minimum wage, expanding coverage and increasing pay protections for state/local government workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Public Employees

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2558: Relates to discrimination and retaliation against employees who claim workers' compensation benefits

This bill strengthens protections for workers who file workplace injury claims. It prohibits employers from firing, punishing, or threatening to report immigration status against employees who claim workers' compensation benefits, request claim forms, or testify in related proceedings. Key mechanisms include requiring employers to reinstate affected workers, pay lost wages, and face penalties of $500-$2,500 per violation (paid directly by the employer, not insurers). The law applies to all employees covered under New York’s workers’ compensation system.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits employers from threatening to report immigration status against workers claiming benefits, directly protecting immigrant workers' rights in workplace claims.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentStrengthens worker protections against retaliation for claiming workers' comp, prohibiting termination/punishment and requiring reinstatement/pay.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workers' Compensation Workplace Safety

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