Labor & Employment (Labor Standards)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5463: Relates to penalties for violation of certain wage payment violations

Permits an employee to commence a private action against an employer for violation of frequency of wage payment violations; directs increased penalties.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill permits employee lawsuits for wage payment violations and increases penalties, strengthening enforcement of wage rights and protecting workers from wage theft.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 167: Provides that the commissioner of labor shall notify the chairperson of the state liquor authority of certain violations of the labor law

Provides that the commissioner of labor shall notify the chairperson of the state liquor authority of certain violations of the labor law relating to wages and hours of labor; provides that the chairperson of the state liquor authority shall suspend certain liquor licenses of such employers in violation of such provisions.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnforces wage/hour compliance by requiring license suspension for violations, protecting workers' rights through administrative penalties.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3599: Establishes regional minimum hourly base reimbursement rates for home care aides

This bill establishes regional minimum hourly payment rates that Medicaid must reimburse home care providers for services delivered to Medicaid patients. It directly affects home care agencies and providers employing aides covered by minimum wage laws, requiring rates to cover all direct care costs - including base wages, overtime, benefits, taxes, and mandated programs like COVID-19 sick pay. The commissioner must set these rates regionally based on cost factors, adjust them annually for labor law changes, and publish them publicly. Oversight includes comptroller reviews of managed care contracts to ensure rates meet the minimum standards.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates higher Medicaid reimbursement rates covering all direct care costs, increasing state budget allocations for essential home care services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates Medicaid reimbursement rates covering all costs for home care aides, ensuring provider sustainability and patient access to services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates Medicaid reimbursement rates covering base wages, benefits, and mandated programs, directly advancing worker compensation standards for home care aides.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Long-Term Care Medicaid Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7994: Adds home care visits to existing provisions of law prohibiting health care employers from requiring a nurse to work more than such nurse's regularly scheduled work hours

Adds home care visits to existing provisions of law prohibiting health care employers from requiring a nurse to work more than such nurse's regularly scheduled work hours, including regularly scheduled home care visits.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects nurses from mandatory overtime during home care visits, supporting medical professionals' working conditions to improve healthcare delivery.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands existing nurse work hour protections to include home care visits, directly strengthening workplace safety and workers' rights by preventing mandatory overtime in home care settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1941: Relates to protections and rights afforded to delivery network company workers

Relates to protections and rights afforded to delivery network company (DNC) workers; requires DNCs to create internal procedures for workers to challenge deactivations; provides certain notice and other rights to workers to challenge deactivation both internally in a DNC and externally; allows the Department of Labor to investigate unwarranted deactivation of workers; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires DNCs to create worker deactivation challenge procedures, provides notice rights, and allows DOL investigation of unwarranted deactivations - directly protects worker rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards

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failed · New York · Senate Mar 24, 2026

S 3914: Reduces federal adjusted gross income by any overtime compensation earned by an individual

This bill would reduce taxable income for individuals by excluding overtime pay from federal adjusted gross income. Specifically, it creates a new tax provision allowing workers to subtract wages earned for hours beyond their normal schedule (defined as "overtime compensation") from their taxable income. The change would apply to all taxpayers earning overtime pay, effectively lowering their federal income tax liability for that income. The provision would take effect for tax years beginning January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes overtime pay from taxable income, reducing federal tax liability for workers. Provides direct tax relief for middle-income earners, aligning with support indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExcludes overtime pay from taxable income, increasing workers' disposable income and effectively boosting take-home pay for overtime hours.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6958: Enacts the "sweatshop-free college apparel act"

Enacts the "sweatshop-free college apparel act" which requires institutions in the state of New York establish a sweat-free code of conduct in line with labor standards established by the Workers Right Consortium.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires New York institutions to adopt sweat-free codes aligned with Workers Right Consortium labor standards, directly protecting workers from exploitation in apparel manufacturing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3596: Enacts "the prison wage act" relating to payment for labor performed by incarcerated individuals

This bill requires incarcerated individuals in New York state correctional facilities to be paid for labor performed, setting a minimum standard of at least half the state's minimum wage. It directly affects people held in state and local prisons who work in facility operations, community programs, or nonprofit volunteer roles. Key provisions mandate compensation for all work described in the law, including kitchen duties, maintenance, and specialized facility tasks, with pay calculated based on minimum wage standards. The law updates multiple correction law sections to ensure all such labor is compensated fairly, replacing previous unpaid or low-wage labor practices.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires fair wages for incarcerated workers, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through meaningful labor opportunities in correctional facilities.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates minimum wage payment for incarcerated workers, directly advancing wage standards and workers' rights per bill's compensation requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7515: Establishes the schedules that work act

Establishes the schedules that work act to provide for a timely, good faith interactive process between employees and employers that includes a discussion of potential schedule changes to meet an employee's needs.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates good faith scheduling discussions between employees and employers to meet worker needs, advancing workplace flexibility and rights without restrictions.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9008: Authorizes equitable tip pooling structures for counter service restaurants that pay all employees at or above minimum wage

Authorizes equitable tip pooling structures for counter service restaurants that pay all employees at or above minimum wage; authorizes tip pooling for service and non-service employees.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAuthorizes equitable tip pooling for restaurants paying minimum wage, protecting workers' compensation rights by ensuring fair tip distribution among all staff.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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