Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 12, 2026

A 9643: Authorizes a claimant to receive a dependent allowance in addition to unemployment insurance benefits

Provides that a claimant eligible to receive unemployment insurance benefits shall also be entitled to receive a dependent allowance which shall begin at forty-five dollars and shall increase annually by an amount determined by the department of labor; directs the department of labor to report to the legislature following each calendar quarter certain information about dependent allowances and to make such reports available on its website; provides that a claimant's maximum benefit amount, including such dependent allowance, shall not exceed one hundred percent of such claimant's average weekly wage from their highest-earning calendar quarter.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands unemployment benefits by adding $45/week per dependent, directly increasing support for workers and families during job loss.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 4, 2026

S 8833: Relates to certain off-site custom fabrication public works projects and the payment of prevailing wage

Clarifies the definition of custom fabrication for the purposes of prevailing wage; requires certain reports for public works contracts including such custom fabrication.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClarifies prevailing wage requirements for custom fabrication projects, ensuring fair compensation for workers on public works contracts per labor standards.95% confidence

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signed · New York · Senate Feb 13, 2026

S 8795: Extends paid family leave benefits to certain construction employees

Extends paid family leave benefits to certain construction employees who shall be eligible for family leave benefits if they were employed for at least twenty-six of the last thirty-nine weeks by any covered employer which is signatory to a collective bargaining agreement; relates to the effectiveness thereof.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends paid family leave benefits to construction workers, expanding worker protections and benefits under collective bargaining agreements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Paid Leave

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 16, 2026

S 8928: Enacts the artificial intelligence workforce impact transparency act

Enacts the "artificial intelligence workforce impact transparency act"; requires that each notice include a statement as to whether the employment losses described are the result, in whole or in part, of the introduction, expansion, or adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, automation technologies, or machine-based processes that have replaced or materially altered the duties of affected employees; establishes a two year pilot program known as the AI Innovation and Workforce Tracking Initiative to evaluate compliance, data accuracy, and policy impacts of the reporting requirement; requires a report to the governor and legislature.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires disclosure of AI-driven job losses, enhancing worker transparency and accountability in workforce changes90% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Gig Economy Labor Standards Tags Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 8962: Enacts the New York fundamental artificial intelligence requirements in (FAIR) news act

Enacts the "New York fundamental artificial intelligence requirements in (FAIR) news act"; provides transparency requirements for news media content composed, authored, or otherwise created through generative AI.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly mandates workplace protections for news media workers, directly advancing labor rights and workplace safety standards for a specific workforce.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI-generated news content to be labeled for transparency, promoting consumer awareness and preventing misinformation90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9342: Relates to required notices for employees receiving resignation solicitations

This bill requires employers to provide employees with a written notice before they accept a resignation request, including when an employer asks an employee to resign or reclassify a termination as a resignation. The notice must clearly explain how resigning may affect unemployment benefits, health insurance coverage (including COBRA costs), bonuses, retirement benefits, and the ability to pursue legal claims. Employers must give this notice at the time of the request, retain a copy for three years, and include specific details about potential consequences. If an employer fails to provide the notice, the resignation is treated as involuntary for unemployment purposes, and the employer may face fines of at least $2,000 per violation.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires employers to notify employees of resignation impacts on unemployment benefits, health insurance, and legal claims, protecting workers' rights to informed decisions about benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9302: Enacts the "child care for caregivers act"

Establishes the regulated child care workforce as a priority population for child care assistance program funds; requires a public education and outreach campaign.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrioritizes child care assistance for caregivers, enabling workforce participation by addressing a key employment barrier for workers.85% confidence

Tags Children

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8611: Directs the state civil service commission to amend the sick leave accrual rates for state employees designated managerial or confidential

Directs the state civil service commission to amend the sick leave accrual rates for state employees designated managerial or confidential to be credited with sick leave at the rate of 13 days per year.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases sick leave accrual to 13 days/year for state managerial/confidential employees, enhancing worker benefit standards under Labor & Employment.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 17, 2026

A 9288: Relates to sick leave requirements for state employees who are eligible for certain group insurance policies

This bill (A 9288) establishes specific sick leave accrual rules for New York state employees eligible for certain group insurance policies. It requires these employees to earn sick leave at a rate of one day per biweekly pay period, accumulating up to 225 days total. After using all accrued sick leave, employees may receive sick leave at half-pay, but the total half-pay leave granted cannot exceed one payroll period for every six months of service. The policy applies directly to eligible state employees and modifies existing sick leave provisions under civil service law.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates mandatory sick leave accrual (1 day/biweekly) and usage rules for state employees, expanding worker benefits and protections under labor & employment policies.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Public Employees

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9400: Relates to the effectiveness of certain provisions relating to the closure or transfer of a state-operated individualized residential alternative

Extends the effectiveness of the requirement that upon the closure or transfer of a state-operated individualized residential alternative the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities shall provide appropriate and timely notification to the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, and appropriate representatives of impacted labor organizations, and shall make reasonable efforts to inform the affected workforce, residents and family members of the proposed closure or transfer plan.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates notification to labor organizations and affected workforce during facility closures, supporting worker communication and representation in transition processes.75% confidence

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