This bill allows cities and counties to set minimum wage rates higher than the state's standard. It amends labor law to explicitly state that local governments can establish stricter wage requirements within their own boundaries without conflicting with state law. The key provision removes barriers that might prevent municipalities from adopting more protective wage policies. This directly affects local governments and employers operating in jurisdictions that choose to implement higher minimum wages. The change takes effect immediately upon passage.
Increases the minimum wage outside of New York city and the counties of Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester; repeals certain provisions of law relating to exceptions to minimum wage increases.
This bill adds Stewart International Airport to the list of locations covered by New York's airport minimum wage law. It directly affects workers performing airline catering work at Stewart International Airport, ensuring they receive the same minimum wage rates as workers at JFK and LaGuardia airports. The law amendment explicitly includes Stewart in the definition of "covered airport location" within the labor law. This change applies immediately upon enactment to expand wage protections for these specific workers.
This bill requires farm laborers to receive at least 24 consecutive hours of rest each week. It allows farm laborers to voluntarily work on their designated rest day if compensated at 1.5 times their regular pay for all hours worked that day. The bill specifies that laborers must be paid regular wages for up to 60 hours weekly, with overtime pay for hours beyond 60. It defines "farm labor" broadly to include agricultural work like crop cultivation, livestock management, and harvesting.
This bill creates a tax credit for New York employers who hire qualifying young workers. It allows employers to get reimbursed up to $1.35 per hour for each hour worked by employees aged 16-19 who are students and paid at or slightly above New York's minimum wage (up to 50 cents over the rate). The credit amount varies by year, and it adjusts if the federal minimum wage increases above 85% of New York's rate. The credit applies to tax years beginning January 1, 2025, and affects businesses employing eligible young students in New York State.
This bill establishes prevailing wage and overtime standards for specific airport service workers at John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport under the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. It covers workers in categories like cleaning, security, passenger handling, airline catering, and airport lounge services who spend at least half their time at these locations, excluding roles such as mechanics, cargo handlers, concession staff, and direct Port Authority employees. Key provisions require employers to pay the higher of the state minimum wage or Port Authority policy, plus a $4.54 hourly benefits supplement for the first 40 weekly hours. The law mandates employer reporting to the labor commissioner and includes enforcement mechanisms for compliance.
Establishes the nail salon minimum standards council act; establishes the nail salon minimum standards council which shall investigate wages and standards within the nail salon industry and submit recommendations on minimum wages, regulations and standards for nail salon workers.
Requires that the average annual wage and average weekly wage of the state of New York, which determine the maximum cap for unemployment insurance benefits, be adjusted for inflation each year.
Requires that all human services contracts between any public entity and a human services provider stipulate that the public entity will pay no less than 150% of the higher of: the otherwise applicable minimum wage in the state or any otherwise applicable wage rule or order and that the necessary amounts have been appropriated to ensure payment of such minimum wage.
Relates to the convening of a human services employee wage board; requires the commissioner of labor to convene a human services employee wage board comprised of twelve members; requires the wage board to hold hearings and report and make recommendations to the governor and legislature no later than December 31, 2025.
