Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3523: Bans the use of employer data information

Bans the sale of employment data reports without written consumer consent; provides such employment data reports shall include, but not be limited to, payroll and earnings information, hours worked, consumer history and health insurance information.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRestricts unauthorized sale of sensitive employment data (payroll, health info), protecting worker privacy rights via consent requirement.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBans sale of employment data without consent, directly protecting consumer data privacy - a key technology policy area.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5002: Establishes a small business tax credit for salary and wages paid to employees for time spent at sexual harassment prevention training

This bill creates a tax credit for small businesses (50 or fewer employees) that pay wages to staff attending required sexual harassment prevention training. Businesses can claim a credit equal to 50% of wages paid for training time, capped at $50 per employee per year. Unused credit can be carried forward for up to five years to offset future tax liability. The credit applies to taxable years beginning January 1, 2026, and covers only one training session per employee annually.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for small businesses, reducing tax burden and providing fiscal relief, directly supporting tax policy objectives.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides tax credit to cover wages during mandatory sexual harassment prevention training, removing financial barriers for workers and advancing workplace safety protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Employment Discrimination

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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

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6958: Enacts the "sweatshop-free college apparel act"

Enacts the "sweatshop-free college apparel act" which requires institutions in the state of New York establish a sweat-free code of conduct in line with labor standards established by the Workers Right Consortium.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires New York institutions to adopt sweat-free codes aligned with Workers Right Consortium labor standards, directly protecting workers from exploitation in apparel manufacturing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1264: Allows the implementation of body cameras on police officers notwithstanding binding arbitration

This bill allows police departments to implement body cameras without being required to provide additional pay through existing labor agreements. It specifically invalidates any collective bargaining agreement or arbitration award that would mandate pay increases for officers wearing body cameras or for the additional duties they entail. The law prevents binding arbitration from being used to enforce such pay adjustments, giving departments flexibility to adopt body cameras without triggering new compensation obligations. The bill directly affects police departments, unions, and officers whose contracts might have previously included arbitration-based pay provisions for body camera duties.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents additional government spending by invalidating arbitration mandates for officer pay, promoting fiscal responsibility in budget management.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enables body camera implementation without pay mandates, directly advancing police accountability measures in criminal justice reform.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill invalidates collective bargaining agreements requiring pay increases for body cameras, directly limiting workers' ability to negotiate compensation for new duties through arbitration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Collective Bargaining

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3648: Relates to prohibiting retaliatory action by employers for the reporting of discrimination violations

This bill prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who report discrimination. It specifically protects workers who disclose discrimination to supervisors or public bodies, provide information during investigations, refuse to participate in discriminatory practices, or file formal complaints under New York's anti-discrimination law (Article 15 of the Executive Law). Employers cannot punish, fire, or take adverse action against employees for these protected activities. The law takes effect immediately and applies to all employers covered by New York's labor protections.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employer retaliation for reporting discrimination, directly protecting workers' rights under anti-discrimination law95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2178: Relates to job skills training programs and employment services for taxicab drivers

Directs the department of labor to provide notice of job skills training programs and employment services available to taxicab drivers seeking alternate employment who may need assistance with language instruction, financial literacy, social services, computer training and career counseling.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDirects labor department to provide job skills training, language instruction, and career counseling for taxicab drivers seeking alternate employment, enhancing workforce transition and support services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Workforce Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2652: Relates to safe staffing levels at nursing homes

Relates to safe staffing levels at nursing homes; requires the department of health to give significant weight to labor supply shortages in particular regions during any declared statewide disaster emergency.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates department to prioritize labor shortages in nursing home staffing during disasters, protecting patient safety and continuity of healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires department to prioritize labor supply shortages in staffing during disasters, directly advancing workplace safety for nursing home workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 13, 2025

S 7437: Relates to prohibiting agreements between employers that directly restrict the current or future employment of any employee

Prohibits agreements between employers that directly restrict the current or future employment of any employee; allows for a cause of action against employers who engage in such agreements.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBans employer agreements restricting employee mobility, protecting workers' right to seek employment without collusion.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 26, 2026

A 6480: Establishes the "no severance ultimatums act"

Establishes the "no severance ultimatums act", which prevents employers from giving coercive ultimatums to employees or former employees relating to severance agreements.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents employers from coercing workers into severance agreements, directly protecting employee rights during termination negotiations.95% confidence

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