Labor & Employment (Unemployment)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4858: Enacts the "regional labor protection act of 2025"

Enacts the "regional labor protection act" requiring the use of qualified local labor by contractors awarded projects in the construction of public works providing for the expenditure of state public money when the unemployment rate for construction workers is six percent or higher for three consecutive months.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates local labor use in construction public works during high unemployment, directly supporting employment standards for workers by targeting job creation in high-unemployment sectors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4287: Enacts the "Unemployment Insurance Liability Act"

Enacts the "Unemployment Insurance Liability Act"; requires that employers that have relocated out of New York State continue to contribute to the unemployment insurance fund when former employees of the employer are receiving benefits for two quarters; mandates that employers shall identify all employees being terminated as a result of the relocation and include the amount of weekly wages paid to such individuals as part of the final quarterly payroll report submitted to the department of insurance.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires relocating employers to continue funding unemployment benefits for former employees, protecting workers' access to benefits and maintaining employer accountability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 10, 2025

S 4511: Relates to the promotion of employment of people with disabilities

S 4511 establishes a 16-member task force within New York's Department of Labor to study and improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The task force, including representatives from state agencies, disability organizations, labor, business, and individuals with disabilities, will examine unemployment rates and review successful employment programs. It must submit recommendations within two years to increase "competitive integrated employment" (full-time jobs in regular workplaces) for people with disabilities, focusing on state agency hiring practices and public-private partnerships. The bill directly affects state agencies that hire workers and people with disabilities seeking employment, without creating immediate funding or new regulations.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates task force to study and improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, directly advancing workers' rights in labor sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5351: Establishes the industry targeted unemployment task force

Establishes the industry targeted unemployment task force for the purpose of concentrating unemployment assistance, job training, and job development assistance during times of high unemployment to individuals who have previously been employed by an industry that is experiencing unemployment rates higher than the statewide average.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes task force for targeted unemployment assistance and job training in high-unemployment industries, directly advancing worker reemployment support.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment Workforce Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 209: Establishes a Hire-Now tax credit

S 209 establishes a tax credit for businesses that create new full-time jobs in the state. It provides a credit equal to 6.85% of a new employee's gross wages (capped at $5,000 per employee annually for three consecutive years), with an additional $3,000 credit for hires who were receiving unemployment benefits during 2027-2028. The credit applies only to employees hired after July 1, 2026, who increase a business's total workforce above its 2025 employment level (defined as "base employment"). Businesses can use the credit to offset quarterly tax payments, and the credit cannot be claimed if other employment-based credits apply for the same hire.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides business tax credit to incentivize job creation, reducing state tax revenue to stimulate economic growth and workforce development.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill incentivizes job creation via tax credits (including $3k for unemployment beneficiaries), directly advancing employment growth and reducing unemployment rates.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives Unemployment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 23, 2026

A 3451: Relates to the establishment of a wage data clearinghouse

This bill establishes a wage data clearinghouse to analyze existing unemployment insurance and labor data, aiming to evaluate workforce development programs and identify training gaps. It directs the labor commissioner to select an academic institution (with $600,000 in funding) to run the clearinghouse, using state/federal data while protecting personally identifiable information. The clearinghouse will produce reports for state agencies, employers, and educational providers to improve workforce training effectiveness, with annual evaluations required for the program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $600,000 state funds to establish wage data clearinghouse, directly funding a new state program for workforce analysis and reporting.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes wage data clearinghouse to evaluate workforce programs and identify training gaps, supporting improved employment standards through data-driven policy decisions.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Unemployment Workforce Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4268: Creates a jobs development incentive income tax credit available to employers who employ individuals previously receiving unemployment

This bill creates a $2,400 tax credit for employers who hire individuals who previously received unemployment benefits in New York State. To qualify, an employee must have received unemployment benefits for at least two months, be hired for the first time by the employer, work at least 30 hours per week, and remain employed for 24 consecutive months. The credit is claimed after the 24-month employment period ends and can offset up to the employer's annual income tax liability, with unused portions carried forward for five years. It directly affects employers seeking to hire from the state's unemployment pool and unemployed individuals who meet the benefit and employment criteria.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates employer tax credit ($2,400) to incentivize hiring unemployed individuals, reducing tax liability and promoting job creation through targeted fiscal policy.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncentivizes hiring unemployed individuals, reducing unemployment and supporting job creation through tax credits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Tax Incentives Unemployment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 829: Excludes unemployment compensation from state income tax

This bill amends the state tax law to exclude unemployment compensation from taxable income for state income tax purposes. It directly affects taxpayers who receive unemployment benefits by ensuring those payments are not counted when calculating their state income tax liability. The key provision adds a new tax law section effective January 1, 2025, specifically excluding unemployment compensation from taxable income calculations. The change applies to all taxpayers receiving unemployment benefits during taxable years starting in 2025. This is a straightforward policy adjustment to the tax code, not a procedural or commemorative measure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes unemployment benefits from taxable income, providing direct tax relief to lower/middle-income earners receiving these benefits.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExcludes unemployment benefits from state tax, increasing net payments to unemployed workers and directly expanding their financial support under employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Unemployment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3654: Relates to decreasing the length of the suspension period applicable to certain striking workers who seek to obtain unemployment insurance benefits

Relates to decreasing the length of the suspension period applicable to certain individuals who lose their jobs due to a labor dispute, such as a strike, and who seek to obtain unemployment insurance benefits; decreases the suspension period from two consecutive weeks to one week; provides that the waiting period and suspension period shall be served concurrently.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDecreases suspension period for striking workers seeking unemployment benefits from 2 to 1 week, enabling faster access to financial support during labor disputes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Unemployment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5913: Clarifies the meaning of actively seeking work for purposes of unemployment benefits

Clarifies the meaning of actively seeking work for purposes of unemployment benefits when the claimant is a member of a labor organization; defines "union hiring hall".

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClarifies union hiring halls as active job search, protecting eligibility for unemployment benefits under labor organization membership, advancing worker benefit access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Unemployment

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