Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4199: Relates to protected allegations in certain defamation actions

Prohibits a cause of action for defamation where the subject of such action includes an allegation made to an employer regarding an unlawful discriminatory practice or act of retaliation.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProtects employees reporting discrimination by barring defamation suits over such allegations, advancing worker rights protection90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3572: Establishes the Marshall plan for moms interagency task force

Establishes the Marshall plan for moms interagency task force to examine, issue proposals and make recommendations on multiple policy areas to address the disproportionate burden mothers have weathered from the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentTask force aims to address pandemic's economic impact on mothers through policy recommendations, directly targeting employment challenges and worker support within Labor & Employment framework.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3529: Relates to authorizing paid family leave for bereavement

This bill adds bereavement leave to New York's existing paid family leave program, allowing workers to take paid time off when a family member dies. It directly affects employees who experience the death of a family member (such as a spouse, child, parent, or sibling), requiring only a death certificate as proof instead of medical documentation. The policy expands the current definition of "family leave" under workers' compensation law, effective January 1, 2027. Employees must notify their employer "as soon as practicable" after the death, aligning with existing notice requirements for unforeseen leave.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands paid family leave benefits without medical requirements, directly strengthening workers' rights and employment standards under New York's program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1199: Establishes sexual harassment prevention training protocols within the private sector

Relates to establishing sexual harassment prevention training protocols within the private sector including a model management policy and training program and how to properly disseminate information to employers and employees.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates sexual harassment prevention training protocols, directly protecting workers' rights and improving workplace safety standards per Labor & Employment topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4906: Relates to the workers' compensation benefit of certain disabled employees

Provides that the weekly benefit which the disabled employee is entitled to receive for disability commencing: on or after January first, two thousand twenty-eight shall be fifty percent of the employee's average weekly wage but shall not exceed fifty percent of the state average weekly wage; on or after January first, two thousand twenty-nine shall be fifty-five percent of the employee's average weekly wage but shall not exceed fifty-five percent of the state average weekly wage; on or after January first, two thousand thirty shall be sixty percent of the employee's weekly average wage but shall not exceed sixty percent of the state average weekly wage; and on or after January first of each succeeding year, shall be sixty-seven percent of the employee's average weekly wage but shall not exceed sixty-seven percent of the state average weekly wage.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases workers' compensation benefits from 50% to 55% of average weekly wage for disabled employees, strengthening financial support for injured workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7993: Requires public and not-for-profit libraries to provide certain workplace protections for employees

Requires public and not-for-profit libraries to implement risk evaluations and determinations, workplace trainings, and other measures for the prevention of workplace violence.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates workplace violence prevention measures (risk evaluations, training) for library employees, strengthening workplace safety protections under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2095: Relates to a leave of absence for military spouses

Relates to a leave of absence for military spouses; removes the requirement that leave be used when a person's spouse is on leave while deployed to a combat theater or combat zone of operations.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves requirement forcing military spouses to use leave during spouse's deployment, expanding flexibility in leave policies which supports workers' rights under employment standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8917: Prohibits employers from using workplace surveillance tools to surveil employees in private, off-duty areas or a worker's residence, vehicle or property

Prohibits employers from using workplace surveillance tools to surveil employees in private, off-duty areas or a worker's residence, vehicle or property; defines terms; establishes penalties for violations of such provisions.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employer surveillance in private off-duty areas, directly protecting workers' privacy rights and strengthening workplace privacy protections.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits employer surveillance in private areas, directly protecting employee data privacy under technology policy.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6839: Increases the earned income tax credit

This bill increases New York State's Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) rate to 45% for taxable years beginning in 2025, up from 30% previously. It directly affects low-to-moderate income working New York residents who qualify for the federal EITC. Key provisions include new payment options: taxpayers can choose a lump sum for credits under $200, quarterly payments for credits between $200-$2,400, or monthly payments for larger credits. The change applies to 2025 tax returns and includes a mechanism for the state to adjust the credit if federal funding changes impact the program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases EITC rate to 45% for low-to-moderate income workers, providing tax relief and expanding state-funded credit for qualifying residents.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases EITC rate for low-income workers, directly boosting earnings and expanding tax benefits for employed residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9158: Relates to the use of paid sick leave for bereavement purposes

Allows an employee to use paid sick leave for bereavement upon the death of a family member, or upon pregnancy loss by the employee or the employee's spouse or domestic partner or upon a foster child leaving a foster family provided the foster child was in the care of the foster family for six months or longer.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands paid sick leave benefits to cover bereavement, miscarriage, and foster child transitions, strengthening employee workplace benefits under labor standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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