Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 8872: Prohibits algorithmic wage-setting

S 8872 prohibits employers from using automated systems (like AI or algorithms) to set individual employee wages based on surveillance data about workers' personal characteristics, behaviors, or biometrics. It directly affects employers who currently use such systems for wage decisions, requiring them to disclose data used and provide employees with the ability to correct or challenge data. Key provisions include banning algorithmic wage-setting (with limited exceptions for task-specific or cost-based wage decisions), mandating public procedures for data accuracy, and allowing private lawsuits for violations. Employers violating the law face civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation per employee, with additional damages available to affected workers.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits algorithmic wage-setting using surveillance data, requiring transparency and correction to protect workers' rights and ensure fair compensation in employment standards.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBans algorithmic wage-setting using surveillance data, restricting tech use in employment decisions per bill's explicit prohibitions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Minimum Wage Artificial Intelligence

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 9581: Requires covered businesses to annually report to the department of labor regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring and the nature of artificial intelligence use

Requires covered businesses to annually report to the department of labor regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring and the nature of artificial intelligence use for the previous year; requires the department of labor to file an annual report on the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring and the nature of artificial intelligence use in the state; establishes penalties for covered business that fail to submit such reports.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates AI hiring impact reporting to protect workers from potential discrimination and inform future labor protections, aligning with worker rights advancement.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI impact reporting for transparency in hiring/business practices, aligning with regulatory oversight for responsible tech use as per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Tags Data Reporting

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9608: Limits the number of consecutive hours worked by certain employees of N.Y. city

Limits the number of consecutive hours worked by certain employees of cities of one million or more; provides that employees of cities of one million or more who are subject to a collective bargaining agreement shall not work more than 17 consecutive hours in a work day.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentLimits consecutive work hours to 17 for city employees under collective bargaining, improving workplace safety and supporting worker rights via agreed terms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 21, 2026

S 8955: Enacts the "fair pay for home care act"

Enacts the "fair pay for home care act" relating to minimum wages applicable to home care aides; provides for a minimum wage of 150% of the applicable statewide or regional minimum wage.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases home care aides' minimum wage to 150% of state/regional rate, directly advancing worker compensation standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 28, 2026

A 10023: Prohibits non-compete agreements and certain restrictive covenants

Prohibits non-compete agreements and certain restrictive covenants; 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 ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits non-compete agreements, directly protecting workers' rights to change jobs without restrictive covenants, aligning with labor rights strengthening indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 9609: Approves notice and proof of disability from an attending nurse practitioner

Approves notice and proof of disability or proof of need for family leave, or proof of disability for a special cross-bow permit, from an attending nurse practitioner.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentApproves nurse practitioner documentation for family leave, facilitating worker access to benefits. Cross-bow permit mention appears unrelated but doesn't negate labor support.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 10048: Increases the unemployment insurance minimum weekly benefit amount

Provides that the unemployment insurance minimum weekly benefit amount shall be the greater of two hundred fifty dollars or fifteen percent of the state average weekly wage.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases minimum unemployment benefits, expanding worker financial support during joblessness.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Minimum Wage Unemployment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9638: Prohibits the use of a wage-fixing algorithm in combination with personal or behavioral data to set or recommend wages or compensation

Prohibits the use of a wage-fixing algorithm in combination with personal or behavioral data to set or recommend wages or compensation; defines terms; establishes penalties for violations of such prohibition.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits algorithmic wage discrimination using personal data, directly protecting workers' compensation rights and preventing biased pay practices.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits using personal data with wage algorithms, directly protecting worker privacy from algorithmic bias and data misuse.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Minimum Wage Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9068: Establishes an optional twenty-five year retirement plan for certain employees of the New York Power Authority

Establishes an optional twenty-five year retirement plan for employees of the New York Power Authority with the job title of mechanic, technician, electrician, equipment operator, power plant operator, utility security officer, or lineperson.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes optional retirement benefits for specific public employees, expanding employment benefits within labor & employment framework.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Retirement Benefits

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passed · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 10066: Establishes a comprehensive study of highway construction and maintenance worker safety

Directs the department of transportation to conduct a comprehensive study of highway construction and maintenance worker safety; directs the department to gather feedback from stakeholders; requires the department to submit a report on its findings and recommendations.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates a study on highway worker safety, directly advancing workplace safety protections under Labor & Employment.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates study to enhance worker safety on highway projects, directly advancing transportation safety standards per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workplace Safety Roads & Highways

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