Labor & Employment (Labor Standards)

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 6950: Enacts "the construction reporting pay act"

Enacts "the construction reporting pay act"; provides that each laborer, worker or mechanic in the employ of a contractor who by request or permission of an employer reports for work on any day shall be paid no less than four hours at the prevailing rate of wages.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnsures workers get paid 4 hours if reporting for work, protecting wage rights and preventing unpaid time through mandatory minimum pay.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 5856: Establishes a tax deduction for cash and credit card tips received

This bill allows workers to deduct cash tips they receive from their New York state income tax. It specifically applies to cash tips classified as wages under federal tax law (like those from servers or bartenders who collect cash). The deduction covers tips received during the taxable year, reducing the worker's taxable income. The change would take effect for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief for service workers by allowing cash tip deductions, reducing taxable income for middle/lower income earners.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAllows tax deduction for cash tips, increasing net earnings for tipped workers (e.g., servers), directly supporting wage retention and financial stability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 19, 2026

S 587: Establishes a tax deduction for cash and credit card tips received

S 587 creates a new income tax deduction for cash tips received by workers, specifically for tips classified as wages under federal tax law. This change directly affects service industry workers (like servers and bartenders) who receive cash tips, allowing them to subtract those tips from their taxable income. The bill adds a specific deduction line to the tax code for cash tips received during a tax year, effective for all tax returns filed for 2025 and later. It does not change how tips are reported to employers but adjusts how they are treated for state tax purposes. The bill is currently pending in committee review.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax deduction for cash tips, providing direct tax relief to service industry workers (lower-income group), aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates tax deduction for cash tips, increasing net income for service workers and aligning with wage protection policies for laborers.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3349: Relates to safe staffing for public employees of institutional settings

This bill sets maximum overtime limits for public employees in New York's custodial facilities, including correctional centers, mental health facilities, and developmental disability centers. It prohibits mandatory overtime exceeding 17 hours in a 24-hour period (with 8 consecutive hours off afterward), 80 hours in 14 days, or 7 consecutive workdays without a full 24-hour break - except during emergencies or with 24 hours' notice. Facilities must also submit quarterly public reports detailing staffing levels, resignations, safety incidents, and recruitment efforts. The law aims to address unsafe staffing conditions by capping excessive workloads while preserving existing employee rights.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill limits overtime in correctional centers, improving safety and conditions - aligning with criminal justice reform goals to prevent understaffing-related issues.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill sets overtime limits for staff in mental health facilities, preventing burnout and ensuring adequate care - directly supports mental health service quality.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentLimits excessive overtime to prevent worker exhaustion and improve safety in institutional settings, directly protecting workers' rights and workplace conditions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3332: Provides for income access services in the state

This bill establishes a licensing and regulatory framework for "earned income access providers" in New York, which are companies that allow workers to receive wages they've already earned but aren't yet due (e.g., early paycheck access). It requires these providers to obtain a license, caps fees at $5 for transactions of $75 or less and $7 for larger transactions, and sets standards for transparency and consumer protection. The law directly affects workers using these services and the providers offering them, while exempting traditional banks and financial institutions from licensing requirements. Key provisions include mandatory fee limits, licensing requirements, and rules for advertising and data collection.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCaps fees and mandates licensing for early wage access providers, protecting workers from predatory practices in earned income services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 258: Provides for income access services in the state

This bill establishes a licensing and regulatory framework for "earned income access" services, which allow workers to receive early payments of wages earned but not yet paid by their employer. It requires providers (excluding banks and certain financial institutions) to obtain a license from the superintendent of banking, sets a fee cap of $5 for transactions under $75 or $7 for larger amounts, and mandates clear consumer disclosures. Key provisions include mandatory licensing, restrictions on advertising, data collection requirements, and penalties for violations. The law directly affects businesses offering early wage access services and aims to protect workers from excessive fees through standardized regulation.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRegulates earned income access services with fee caps and licensing to protect workers from predatory practices, enabling earlier access to earned wages.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 30, 2025

S 3868: Prohibits the enforcement of mandatory arbitration agreements clauses and joint-action waivers with respect to workplace disputes

Prohibits the enforcement of mandatory arbitration agreements clauses and joint-action waivers with respect to workplace disputes; clarifies that section 7515 of the civil practice laws and rules applies retroactively to nullify pre-existing illegal mandatory arbitration clauses.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits mandatory arbitration clauses that block workers' legal recourse, directly protecting workers' rights in disputes per Labor & Employment indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4003: Establishes the "Safe Staffing for Hospital Care Act"

Establishes the "Safe Staffing for Hospital Care Act"; establishes minimum staffing levels for various health care workers in different health care facilities; requires submission of staffing plans; prohibits most mandatory overtime.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes minimum hospital staffing levels and prohibits mandatory overtime, enhancing patient safety and healthcare worker conditions.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSets minimum staffing levels and bans mandatory overtime, directly protecting healthcare workers' safety and rights per bill's explicit provisions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Hospitals Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 169: Provides that the commissioner of labor shall notify the commissioner of taxation and finance of certain violations of the labor law

Provides that the commissioner of labor shall notify the commissioner of taxation and finance of certain violations of the labor law relating to wages and hours of labor; provides that the commissioner of taxation and finance shall suspend certain certificates of authority of such employers in violation of such provisions.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnforces wage/hour compliance via tax suspension, strengthening worker protection against employer violations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3412: Provides for the regulation of all indoor and outdoor worksites

Provides for the regulation of indoor and outdoor worksites with temperature protection standards and education, training and reporting requirements to ensure that employers provide safe conditions for their employees.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates temperature standards, training, and reporting for workplace safety, directly strengthening employee protections under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workplace Safety

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