Labor & Employment (Paid Leave)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 726: Waives state's sovereign immunity in state and federal courts with regard to liability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and certain other federal acts

Waives the state's sovereign immunity in state and federal courts with regard to liability for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act; waives the immunity of all instrumentalities and political subdivisions of the state.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentWaives state immunity for ADA, FLSA, ADEA, and FMLA violations, enabling legal enforcement of federal labor protections including wage standards, disability rights, and medical leave.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Paid Leave

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failed · New York · Assembly Apr 21, 2026

A 2485: Allows first responders who are diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder to request line of duty sick leave

This bill allows firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical personnel (first responders) diagnosed with work-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to request paid sick leave starting from their diagnosis date. Employers must grant this leave at the employee’s regular pay rate without reducing accrued sick or vacation time, and they cannot punish employees for using it. The law also prohibits employers from taking adverse actions like discipline or demotion for utilizing this leave. The state will reimburse smaller municipalities for costs, and current employees with PTSD diagnosed before the bill’s effective date will receive retroactive sick leave restoration.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides paid sick leave for work-related PTSD, supporting mental health access for first responders without penalty or reduced benefits.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides paid sick leave for work-related PTSD, protecting first responders' rights without penalty or reduced benefits, strengthening worker protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Tags Public Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8366: Relates to family leave related to active service in the New York national guard

Permits family leave benefits related to the active service of a spouse, domestic partner, child, or parent of the employee in the New York national guard during a declared state of emergency or other ordered active state service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPermits family leave benefits for National Guard family members, expanding worker benefits under Labor & Employment protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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vetoed · New York · Senate Dec 12, 2025

S 3318: Authorizes additional paid leave for public employees who are absent on military duty

This bill (S 3318) extends paid leave for New York public employees who serve in the military. It increases the maximum annual paid leave from 30 days to 60 days (or 22 to 52 work days) per year for time spent on military duty, including travel to and from duty. The change directly affects state and local government workers called to active military service. The policy modifies existing law to provide longer paid absence coverage without creating new programs or eligibility requirements.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends paid military leave from 30 to 60 days, enhancing worker benefits for public employees without new eligibility requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5735: Relates to the make time for parenting act

Provides that an employee who leaves work during a school year for no more than four hours to attend school conferences or classroom activities related to the employee's child if the conference or classroom activities cannot be scheduled during non-work hours may not be penalized.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProtects workers' rights by allowing unpaid time off for school events without penalty, advancing family-friendly workplace policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 244: Provides for sick leave to employees following a miscarriage or stillbirth

Requires every employer to provide each employee with the equivalent number of hours as three full work days for such employee of paid sick leave for a miscarriage or stillbirth of an infant born to the employee.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates paid sick leave for miscarriage/stillbirth, expanding employee benefits under employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2313: Relates to a leave of absence for veterans on Veterans Day

This bill (S 2313) grants New York veteran employees the right to request an unpaid leave of absence from work on Veterans Day (November 11) each year. To qualify, veterans must provide written proof of service to their employer by October 15 and be a New York resident. Employers may deny the leave only if it causes undue hardship to business operations, and the leave must be taken as unpaid time or deducted from existing paid leave. The law does not override collective bargaining agreements or affect veterans covered by other specific laws.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentGrants veterans right to unpaid leave, protecting employment rights and expanding leave benefits without restricting worker protections.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransGrants unpaid leave on Veterans Day for NY veterans, recognizing service through workplace accommodation per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Paid Leave Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 28, 2026

S 3354: Relates to transfer of sick time

This bill (S 3354) allows eligible public employees in New York State to transfer unused sick leave to colleagues facing medical or family emergencies. It directly affects state, county, municipal, school district, and retirement system employees (e.g., teachers, civil service workers) who are covered under specific retirement systems. Key provisions require that transfers only occur between employees under the same employer jurisdiction (e.g., state employees can only help other state employees), recipients must exhaust their own sick leave first, and employers may require medical documentation for approval. The bill explicitly states it does not override existing collective bargaining agreements or employment contracts.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill enables public employees to transfer unused sick leave for medical/family emergencies, expanding access to benefits and strengthening workplace support for workers' rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Paid Leave Public Employees

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3529: Relates to authorizing paid family leave for bereavement

This bill adds bereavement leave to New York's existing paid family leave program, allowing workers to take paid time off when a family member dies. It directly affects employees who experience the death of a family member (such as a spouse, child, parent, or sibling), requiring only a death certificate as proof instead of medical documentation. The policy expands the current definition of "family leave" under workers' compensation law, effective January 1, 2027. Employees must notify their employer "as soon as practicable" after the death, aligning with existing notice requirements for unforeseen leave.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands paid family leave benefits without medical requirements, directly strengthening workers' rights and employment standards under New York's program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2095: Relates to a leave of absence for military spouses

Relates to a leave of absence for military spouses; removes the requirement that leave be used when a person's spouse is on leave while deployed to a combat theater or combat zone of operations.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves requirement forcing military spouses to use leave during spouse's deployment, expanding flexibility in leave policies which supports workers' rights under employment standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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