Labor & Employment

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 10643: Relates to labor peace agreements and the cannabis industry wage board; repealer

This bill modifies regulations for the cannabis industry in New York to strengthen labor standards and market oversight. It requires new and renewing license applicants to sign labor peace agreements with unions, making the maintenance of these agreements a condition for certification and registration. The legislation also establishes a new Cannabis Industry Wage Board to set fair wages and working conditions, while giving the state board authority to review licenses and modify terms if large market players hinder social equity goals. Additionally, the bill mandates that applicants disclose detailed ownership structures and salary information to promote transparency and accountability within the industry.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates labor peace agreements and establishes a wage board to strengthen worker rights and fair wages.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 8239: Relates to procedures for issuing safety and health rules

Removes certain provisions regarding public hearing and notice requirements prior to issuing safety and health rules, and notice requirements after issuing safety and health rules.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentRemoves public hearing/notice requirements for safety rules, weakening procedural safeguards that protect workers' safety standards and transparency in rulemaking.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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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 | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 19, 2026

S 587: Establishes a tax deduction for cash and credit card tips received

S 587 creates a new income tax deduction for cash tips received by workers, specifically for tips classified as wages under federal tax law. This change directly affects service industry workers (like servers and bartenders) who receive cash tips, allowing them to subtract those tips from their taxable income. The bill adds a specific deduction line to the tax code for cash tips received during a tax year, effective for all tax returns filed for 2025 and later. It does not change how tips are reported to employers but adjusts how they are treated for state tax purposes. The bill is currently pending in committee review.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax deduction for cash tips, providing direct tax relief to service industry workers (lower-income group), aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates tax deduction for cash tips, increasing net income for service workers and aligning with wage protection policies for laborers.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 2447: Clarifies the standard for intentional discrimination or retaliation claims

Clarifies the standard for intentional discrimination or retaliation claims by requiring a person or persons prove that an unlawful motivation was a motivating factor and not "the sole motivating factor" or a "but-for cause" of the challenged treatment.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentShifts burden of proof to require only a 'motivating factor' (not 'sole' or 'but-for') in discrimination claims, making it harder for workers to prove retaliation, thus weakening protections.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1674: Creates a tax credit for employers who help reduce higher education loans of their employees

This bill creates a tax credit for New York employers who pay down their employees' undergraduate student loan debt. Employers can claim a credit equal to the amount they pay toward an employee's federal, state, or institutional undergraduate loan debt (including interest), up to $10,000 per employee annually. The credit applies to loans related to undergraduate programs and covers both principal and interest payments. It directly affects employers who choose to assist employees with student debt and employees who receive this financial support.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for employers reducing student debt, providing tax relief per bill's explicit tax credit mechanism.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill reduces undergraduate student debt burden via employer tax credits, directly expanding higher education affordability and access for employees.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides employer tax credit for reducing employee student debt, enhancing financial stability and expanding non-wage worker benefits per Labor & Employment topic description.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4509: Provides the carrier or employer a credit against permanent partial disability benefits for temporary partial disability payments made in excess of 130 weeks

Provides the carrier or employer a credit against permanent partial disability benefits for temporary partial disability payments made in excess of 130 weeks.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentAllows employers to credit temporary disability payments exceeding 130 weeks against permanent benefits, reducing total worker compensation.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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