Labor & Employment

vetoed · New York · Assembly Dec 19, 2025

A 521: Establishes the "recovery ready workplace act"

Establishes the "recovery ready workplace act" which provides for the certification of an employer to become a recovery ready workplace; defines terms; establishes the recovery-ready workplace program; provides criteria for employers to obtain certification as a recovery ready workplace; provides for employee involvement.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEmployee involvement in certification program indicates proactive worker engagement, aligning with labor protection goals without direct wage/safety mandates.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Professional Licensing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4668: Relates to service retirement benefits for certain members of the New York city employees' retirement system

Relates to service retirement benefits for certain members of the New York city employees' retirement system; provides that for New York city uniformed correction/sanitation revised plan members of the New York city employees' retirement system, the service retirement benefit shall not be reduced by the primary social security retirement benefit commencing at age sixty-two.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents reduction of retirement benefits for city workers by Social Security, protecting their financial security post-employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Retirement Benefits

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3058: Requires certain locations and venues maintain a supply of opioid antagonists

This bill requires nightlife venues, sports/event centers, theaters, concert halls, and amusement parks to maintain a supply of unexpired opioid antagonist nasal spray (overdose reversal medication) and to have at least two staff members trained to identify opioid overdoses and administer the medication during operating hours. It directly affects these specific types of public venues by mandating concrete safety measures to respond to opioid overdoses on-site. The key provisions are the requirement for both the medication supply and trained personnel, with guidelines to be established by the health commissioner. The bill aims to improve immediate response capacity at high-attendance locations where opioid use may occur.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates opioid antagonist availability and staff training at public venues to address overdose emergencies, directly advancing public health safety measures within healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates opioid overdose response training and equipment in venues, improving workplace safety for staff per Labor & Employment topic's workplace safety component.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 20, 2026

A 3767: Prohibits the retrospective denial of payment for substance use disorder treatment services

Prohibits the retrospective denial of payment for substance use disorder treatment services if an insured was covered for such services at the time treatment was initiated; requires insurers to notify a treatment provider when an insured has lost coverage based on termination of the insured's employment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits insurers from retroactively denying payment for substance use treatment, ensuring coverage continuity and protecting patient access to essential healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents loss of treatment access when employment ends by requiring insurer notifications upon coverage termination due to job loss, protecting workers' healthcare benefits tied to employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate May 11, 2026

S 8094: Provides for retirement credit to fire protection inspector members for a child care leave of absence

This bill allows New York City fire protection inspectors (members of the city employees' retirement system who inspect fire safety) to earn retirement credit for time taken on unpaid child care leave. It requires them to file a claim by December 31, 2025, or 90 days after leave ends, and pay back contributions plus interest for that period. The credit cannot exceed one year per child care leave period. This change directly affects eligible fire protection inspectors by ensuring their leave time counts toward retirement benefits, which normally would not be counted under standard rules.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides retirement credit for child care leave, protecting workers' benefits and strengthening employment standards for fire inspectors during leave periods.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6091: Ensures identical health benefits for public retirees

Ensures that public retirees are not having their skilled nursing care benefits reduced under the state health benefit plan at the time they enroll for medicare.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents reduction of skilled nursing benefits for public retirees upon Medicare enrollment, protecting existing coverage and aligning with benefit protection indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prevents reduction of health benefits for public retirees, protecting post-employment benefits tied to prior employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicare

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5135: Relates to mental health services and resources for child protective services employees

This bill requires all child protective services (CPS) employees in New York to receive mandatory mental health services and resources. It specifically mandates access to therapies like EMDR, secondary trauma treatment, counseling, and informational support to address workplace stress. The law, added to the social services law, directly affects CPS workers by ensuring they have structured mental health support. The policy takes effect immediately upon enactment, aiming to improve employee well-being through concrete, accessible resources.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates mandatory mental health services (EMDR, counseling, trauma treatment) for CPS employees, directly advancing mental health support for a workforce, aligning with healthcare support indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates mental health services for CPS workers to address workplace stress, enhancing workplace well-being and safety standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1663: Makes provisions permanent relating to disability due to disease or malfunction of the heart or coronary arteries

This bill makes permanent disability benefits for volunteer firefighters who develop heart or coronary artery conditions related to their service. It removes an expiration date (previously set for June 30, 2025) from existing provisions in the volunteer firefighters' benefit law. The change directly affects volunteer firefighters who become disabled due to heart disease or coronary artery issues while serving, ensuring they continue to qualify for these benefits without time limits.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill extends permanent disability benefits for volunteer firefighters with service-related heart conditions, maintaining healthcare access and benefits without expiration.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnsures permanent disability benefits for volunteer firefighters, protecting their employment-related benefits under labor protections.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7570: Provides for service credit related to the birth or adoption of a new child

This bill allows correction officers in New York's retirement system to earn service credit for unpaid leave taken for the birth or adoption of a child. To qualify, officers must file a claim by specific deadlines, pay back contributions they would have made during the leave (plus interest), and already have at least five years of service (or apply within 90 days of reaching five years). The credit granted cannot exceed one year per leave period. This change applies specifically to correction officer members covered under the retirement system, ensuring their leave time counts toward retirement eligibility.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects retirement benefits for correction officers during parental leave, preventing loss of service credit and supporting workers' family leave rights within employment benefits framework.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 392: Relates to aggravated harassment of an employee by an incarcerated individual

This bill (S 392) amends New York's penal law to specifically include "intentional expectoration of saliva" as a form of aggravated harassment against facility employees. It directly affects incarcerated individuals who intentionally spit at staff members in correctional facilities, parole offices, mental health facilities, or probation departments. The key change adds saliva to the list of prohibited substances (along with blood, urine, etc.) that can constitute harassment when thrown, tossed, or expelled toward employees. This expands existing protections for staff by clarifying that spitting is now explicitly covered under the aggravated harassment statute.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds saliva to prohibited harassment acts against facility staff in corrections, strengthening security protocols and staff protection within criminal justice facilities.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProtects facility staff by criminalizing saliva as harassment, enhancing workplace safety for employees in correctional settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Employment Discrimination

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