Labor & Employment (Workers' Compensation)

in committee · New York · Assembly May 1, 2026

A 11209: Requires the workers' compensation board and the department of labor to publish lists of debarred entities

Requires the workers' compensation board and the department of labor to publish lists of debarred entities as open data; directs the office of general services to maintain and publish such lists on their website.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill enhances transparency by requiring publication of debarred entities, protecting workers from unethical employers and strengthening workplace integrity.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 27, 2026

S 10083: Relates to assessment rates for employers who have an established alternate dispute resolution

This bill modifies New York's workers' compensation law to offer lower assessment rates to employers who implement their own internal dispute resolution programs. Specifically, it allows self-insured employers with approved alternative dispute resolution systems to pay a fee that is at most half the rate charged to other similar employers. The legislation also updates the rules for calculating these fees for employers who have switched to a new administrative agreement with the state board. These financial incentives are designed to encourage companies to handle compensation claims internally rather than through the standard state process. The changes apply to fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2026, and take effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill lowers employer fees for internal dispute resolution, potentially improving workplace conflict management and worker access to justice.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 1, 2026

A 11205: Exempts unpaid student interns from coverage under workers' compensation

This bill exempts unpaid student interns from coverage under the state workers' compensation law. It directly affects students enrolled in secondary schools, charter schools, or cooperative educational services who participate in unpaid internship programs. The legislation defines a "student intern" as someone in an educational program whose work is primarily for training purposes and removes them from the legal definition of "employment" for compensation purposes. Consequently, these interns will not be eligible for workers' compensation benefits if they are injured while working, even though they are performing tasks for an employer. The change applies immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill removes unpaid student interns from workers' compensation coverage, weakening their workplace safety protections and limiting benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Workers' Compensation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 10350: Relates to use of accrued sick time, compensation time or vacation time

This bill allows public employees in New York to use their accrued sick, vacation, or personal time while waiting for workers' compensation benefits or during disputes over their claims. It ensures that employers cannot force workers to use this time during such periods and requires that any time used be fully restored if the employee is later found eligible for benefits. The law explicitly excludes employees covered by collective bargaining agreements, though unions may choose to adopt these provisions or negotiate different terms through their contracts. By taking effect immediately, the legislation aims to provide financial stability and flexibility to workers facing employment-related medical delays without altering existing negotiated benefits.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects workers' rights by allowing sick/vacation time during workers' comp disputes and preventing forced time use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Paid Leave Workers' Compensation

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in committee · New York · Senate May 19, 2026

S 9670: Authorizes BOCES to establish a workers' compensation reserve fund

This bill authorizes Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to create a workers' compensation reserve fund, joining school districts and other entities that are already permitted to do so. The legislation allows these organizations to set aside money specifically for paying workers' compensation benefits and covering the costs of running their self-insurance programs. Funds in the reserve must be kept separate from other finances and can only be used for authorized claims or administrative expenses, with any excess money at the end of a fiscal year allowed to be transferred to other approved funds or applied to the next year's budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by authorizing BOCES to establish a reserve fund for workers' compensation, ensuring dedicated resources for claims and self-insurance costs.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill strengthens K-12 education by enabling BOCES to establish a workers' compensation reserve, protecting educators' benefits and ensuring financial stability for school staff.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes a reserve fund for workers' compensation, strengthening financial security for injured workers and supporting workplace safety benefits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 6, 2026

S 9813: Relates to workers' compensation benefits for delivery network company workers

Includes delivery network company workers in the definition of "employee" for purposes of workers' compensation; provides that the employer of a network company deliver worker shall be a delivery network company.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands workers' compensation coverage to delivery network workers, strengthening their benefits and protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Workers' Compensation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 10496: Authorizes BOCES to establish a workers' compensation reserve fund

This bill allows Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to create a workers' compensation reserve fund, joining other entities like school districts and fire districts that already have this option. The fund would be used to pay workers' compensation benefits and medical expenses for employees who are self-insured, with money coming from budget appropriations and other legal sources. Any excess funds at the end of a fiscal year could be transferred to other authorized funds or applied to the next year's budget, and the money must be kept separate from other financial accounts. The changes take effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enables BOCES to establish workers' compensation reserve funds, improving fiscal management and financial stability for educational services through better budget control.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables BOCES to establish workers' compensation reserve fund, protecting educators' benefits and financial security through improved risk management.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes workers' compensation reserve fund to pay benefits and medical expenses for employees, strengthening financial protection for workers.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 12, 2026

A 10172: Provides a disability presumption to members of public retirement systems

Provides that a member of a public retirement system who has been determined to have a permanent partial disability by the workers' compensation board of the state of New York, and who the United States social security administration has determined is disabled for substantial gainful activity, and approved for social security disability benefits, shall be deemed to be disabled for the purposes of eligibility for disability benefits of such public retirement system.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill streamlines disability benefit access for public employees by presuming disability based on existing workers' comp and Social Security determinations, expanding eligibility without additional proof.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 12, 2026

A 10222: Relates to workers' compensation benefits for delivery network company workers

Includes delivery network company workers in the definition of "employee" for purposes of workers' compensation; provides that the employer of a network company deliver worker shall be a delivery network company.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClassifies delivery workers as employees for workers' comp, expanding benefits and protections under Labor & Employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Workers' Compensation

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 18, 2026

S 9244: Relates to paid leave for menopause

This bill creates a new paid leave benefit for workers experiencing menopause symptoms. It adds "menopause" to the definition of disability under workers' compensation law and defines it to include symptoms like hot flashes, sleep issues, and hormonal imbalances. Eligible employees may take up to five paid days per month (60 days annually) for medical care related to menopause, such as doctor visits or managing prescribed treatments. This leave is in addition to existing paid family and medical leave options and applies to all covered employees under the workers' compensation system.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands access to medical care for menopause symptoms by creating paid leave, aligning with improving patient access under healthcare policies.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAdds paid leave for menopause symptoms, expanding workplace disability benefits and protections for workers' health needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workers' Compensation

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