Labor & Employment (Employment Discrimination)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 13, 2025

A 7863: Enacts the remedial construction of New York labor law act

This bill directs New York courts to interpret the state's labor law "liberally" in favor of workers to achieve its protective goals, such as securing fair wages, preventing retaliation, ensuring equal pay, and protecting unemployment benefits. It specifically requires courts to apply labor law provisions broadly and interpret any exemptions or exceptions narrowly to maximize deterrence of employer violations. The law affects all workers and employers covered by New York's labor regulations by changing how courts evaluate disputes under existing labor statutes. This is a procedural directive for judicial interpretation, not a new law creating additional worker protections.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDirects courts to interpret labor law liberally for workers, securing fair wages, preventing retaliation, and protecting benefits - clearly strengthens worker protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Gig Economy Labor Standards

Track

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5828: Prohibits employers from asking job applicants about salary expectations and allowing job applicants to request the included benefits for the position they are applying for

Prohibits employers from asking job applicants about salary expectations; allows job applicants to request the included benefits for the position they are applying for.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits salary history inquiries (reducing pay bias) and allows benefit requests, advancing worker transparency and rights in employment standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Labor Standards

Track

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 912: Relates to prohibiting contract provisions that waive certain substantive and procedural rights

Relates to prohibiting contract provisions that waive certain substantive and procedural rights relating to a claim of discrimination, non-payment of wages or benefits, retaliation, harassment or violation of public policy in employment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits waivers of discrimination, wage claim, and retaliation rights, strengthening worker protections in employment contracts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Labor Standards

Track

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2025

S 7438: Relates to prohibiting contract provisions that waive certain substantive and procedural rights

Relates to prohibiting contract provisions that waive certain substantive and procedural rights relating to a claim of discrimination, non-payment of wages or benefits, retaliation, harassment or violation of public policy in employment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits waivers of rights in discrimination, wage claims, harassment - directly protects workers' ability to pursue legal claims, strengthening employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Labor Standards

Track

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6637: Enacts the safeguarding employees and accountability for termination act

Establishes certain rights and remedies for employees who are wrongfully discharged; establishes remedies for wrongful discharge; allows an employee or employer to make a written offer to arbitrate a dispute covered under this act; defines terms.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates remedies for wrongful termination, directly protecting employee rights under Labor & Employment laws.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Labor Standards

Track

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 8227: Prohibits the use of student loan payment credit history checks in certain cases

This bill (S 8227) prohibits most employers from asking about or using an applicant's student loan payment history when making hiring decisions. It directly affects job applicants with student loans by preventing employers from discriminating against them based on their loan repayment status. The law includes an exception for employers required by state/federal law or financial regulations (like those in the securities industry) to check this information. The provision takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents employment discrimination based on student loan status, protecting applicants' rights in hiring decisions per bill's explicit prohibition of employer use of loan history checks.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination

Track

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8532: Prevents discrimination based on wage history, medical history, and health conditions

Bill A 8532 expands anti-discrimination protections in both housing and employment. It amends existing law to include wage history, medical history, and health conditions as protected characteristics. This means that landlords and housing providers cannot discriminate based on these factors when selling, renting, or leasing accommodations. Similarly, employers, licensing agencies, employment agencies, and labor organizations are prohibited from discriminating in hiring, employment terms, or compensation based on an individual's wage history, medical history, or health conditions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents discrimination based on medical history and health conditions in housing/employment, directly protecting access to stable housing and employment - key factors for healthcare access.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents housing discrimination based on medical/health conditions, strengthening tenant protections as explicitly stated in the bill's housing provisions.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prohibits employment discrimination based on wage/medical history/health conditions, strengthening worker protections against bias in hiring and compensation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination

Track

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6310: Prohibits unlawful hiring discrimination by employers and employment agencies based upon an individual's unemployment status

Prohibits unlawful hiring discrimination by employers and employment agencies based upon an individual's unemployment status including decisions with regard to hiring, compensation or the terms thereof, or conditions or privileges of employment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents discrimination against unemployed job seekers in hiring, directly protecting workers' rights per bill's explicit prohibition of unemployment-based discrimination.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Unemployment

Track