Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 642: Relates to employer liability for on-duty assaults of employees

Provides that if any employee, engaged in the service of any commuter rail service owned or operated by the authority or its subsidiaries, shall suffer a physical and/or mental injury that is caused by a passenger, customer or member of the public while the employee is performing an assigned duty, the employer shall be held liable for any health care costs attributable to such injury; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates employer liability for healthcare costs from on-duty passenger assaults, directly protecting workers' safety and rights in workplace injury scenarios.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3268: Relates to home care and hospice worker shortage areas and disciplines

Authorizes the commissioner of health to adjust medical assistance rates of payment for certified home health agencies, managed long term care plans, hospices, long term home health care programs, licensed home care services agencies and other entities for recruitment, training and retention of direct care workers for services in shortage areas and by shortage disciplines.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes rate adjustments to fund recruitment/training of home care/hospice workers, directly addressing workforce shortages to improve service access and retention in critical healthcare sectors.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill authorizes payment rate adjustments to fund recruitment, training, and retention of direct care workers in shortage areas, directly advancing labor force stability and worker retention efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4851: Directs the department of civil service to conduct a study on Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) employment in the public sector workforce

Directs the department of civil service to conduct a study on Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) employment in the public sector workforce including the current levels of employment and how to increase participation in the state and local public sector workforce.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill directs study to increase AAPI public sector employment, advancing equitable workforce participation and addressing employment standards gaps.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 674: Relates to certification required for payments made for home care services

Requires an annual statement of wage parity hours and expenses to be accompanied by an independent accountant's report on applying agreed upon procedures on the annual compliance statement of wage parity, hours and expenses prior to payments for home care services by government agencies.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires independent verification of wage parity for home care workers, ensuring fair pay compliance in government-funded services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Professional Licensing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6539: Enacts the "RIDE (responsibility in delivery enforcement) act"

Enacts the "RIDE (responsibility in delivery enforcement) act", relating to responsibility for civil penalties or traffic fines incurred by employees while operating a bicycle with electric assist in the course of such employees' job duties.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProtects delivery workers from personal liability for job-related traffic fines, advancing workers' rights by shifting responsibility to employers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 12, 2026

A 5606: Prohibits discrimination against any individual with an actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense, or stalking

Prohibits discrimination against any individual with an actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense, or stalking; requires training on discrimination against individuals with an actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense, or stalking.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill prohibits discrimination against crime victims, protecting civil rights within criminal justice system, aligning with reform efforts to ensure fair treatment of vulnerable populations.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits workplace discrimination against victims of domestic violence/stalking, directly protecting workers' rights under employment standards as defined in the topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Domestic Violence

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passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 4612: Includes coverage of treatment rendered by a massage therapist

Bill S 4612 amends the workers' compensation law to include coverage for treatment provided by licensed massage therapists. It defines "massage therapist" and adds them to the list of authorized healthcare providers within the workers' compensation system. Under this bill, an injured employee can receive massage therapy if prescribed or referred by an authorized physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, or nurse practitioner. Massage therapists rendering such treatment would be required to maintain patient records. However, their reports or opinions would not be considered evidence of the causal link of an injury to a work accident or occupational disease, nor evidence of disability, under this law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands workers' compensation health coverage to include licensed massage therapy services, increasing access to alternative treatments for injured workers under prescribed care.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands workers' compensation benefits to include licensed massage therapy for work injuries, strengthening treatment access and recovery support for injured workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Workers' Compensation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2572: Exempts income earned by persons from certain job training or adult education programs from the determination of need for public assistance programs

Exempts income earned by a head of household or any person in the household from certain job training or adult education programs from the determination of need for public assistance programs.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExempts training program income from public assistance calculations, removing barriers to job training participation and supporting workforce development within employment standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1253: Requires employers to annually report to the division of human rights the number of settlements with employees and other individuals regarding claims of discrimination on the basis of sex

Requires employers to annually report to the division of human rights the number of settlements with employees and other individuals performing services in the workplace regarding claims of discrimination on the basis of sex, including verbal and physical sexual harassment; requires the division of human rights to provide an annual report to the governor and the legislature; makes conforming technical changes.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates transparency on sex discrimination settlements, strengthening accountability for workplace rights and aligning with anti-discrimination protections in labor policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 30, 2026

A 2222: Enacts the wage payment integrity act

Amends provisions relating to payment of wages to include compensation that is not payable solely at the employer's discretion; requires certain notices.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates non-discretionary wage payments and required notices, strengthening worker compensation protections per Labor & Employment indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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