Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 10458: Includes a dependent allowance with unemployment benefits

Provides that a claimant for unemployment benefits may claim an additional dependent allowance in an amount equal to 5% of the state average weekly wage for the current benefit year multiplied by the number of dependents claimed in the preceding tax year.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands unemployment benefits by adding dependent allowances, directly strengthening worker financial support and benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 27, 2026

A 10740: Relates to owner liability for construction industry wage theft

This bill expands liability for construction project owners and contractors by making them jointly responsible for unpaid wages owed to employees of subcontractors at any level. It requires owners and contractors to pay debts resulting from wage theft claims made against subcontractors, while allowing them to seek reimbursement from the subcontractor afterward. The law establishes specific procedures including a 10-day notice period before legal action, limits claims to three years prior to filing, and clarifies that these obligations cannot be waived by individual employees or subcontractors except through collective bargaining agreements. The bill applies to most construction contracts but excludes certain residential home improvement projects and small residential developments.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects workers' wages in construction, indirectly supporting housing development by ensuring fair labor practices and reducing wage theft risks that could impact housing projects.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands liability for wage theft, protecting workers' rights and ensuring unpaid wages are covered, directly supporting labor standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Collective Bargaining Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 13, 2026

A 10628: Grants retroactive tier V membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to Marca McClenon

This bill grants retroactive Tier V membership in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System to Marca McClenon, a former part-time employee of the Yorktown Library. The legislation allows her to be treated as if she had joined the retirement system on March 26, 2012, the date she became eligible, provided she files an application with the state comptroller within one year of the bill's effective date. The Yorktown Library will cover all past service costs associated with this membership change, and McClenon will not receive a refund of any contributions she may have already made.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill grants retroactive retirement membership, expanding employee benefits and protecting worker rights in the employment system.75% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 20, 2026

S 9530: Enacts the crash victims bill of rights

Enacts the "crash victims bill of rights"; requires accident reports to be delivered to victims of accidents or their next of kin; requires victim impact statements to be delivered at traffic infraction hearings by injured parties or their next of kin; requires employers to grant leave of absence to employees delivering a victim impact statement at a traffic infraction hearing; directs the superintendent of financial services to conduct a study and complete a report on certain automobile crash information.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances victim rights in traffic cases by requiring impact statements and employer leave, strengthening victim participation in criminal justice processes.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill requires employers to grant leave for employees delivering victim impact statements, expanding worker benefits and protecting employee rights.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by improving victim rights and requiring victim impact statements at traffic hearings, strengthening accountability in crash cases.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 13, 2026

A 10629: Requires the use of metal detectors at all general hospital public entrances

This bill requires all general hospitals to install metal detectors at every public entrance as part of their workplace violence safety and security plans. The law mandates that hospitals develop and regularly update comprehensive security measures, which can include employee training, increased staffing, and various engineering controls like barriers and lighting systems. Hospitals must share detailed summaries of their security plans with employees and union representatives, while also providing information on how to report workplace violence incidents. The legislation takes effect immediately, aligning with the implementation timeline of related workplace violence assessment laws.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enhances hospital security measures to protect patients and staff from workplace violence, strengthening healthcare safety protocols.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill enhances workplace safety by requiring metal detectors at hospitals, protecting employees from violence and aligning with workplace security standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Collective Bargaining

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 24, 2026

S 9554: Grants retroactive membership with Tier IV status in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to William Kerr

This bill grants retroactive membership with Tier IV status in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System to William Kerr, a former employee of the Village of Cooperstown who was eligible for membership starting in 1984 but did not join at that time. The legislation requires Kerr to file an application within one year of the bill's effective date and ensures that any past service costs are covered by the Village of Cooperstown. Under this provision, Kerr will be treated as if he had been a member since his employment began, without receiving a refund of any contributions he previously made to the retirement system.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill grants retroactive retirement membership and ensures past service costs are covered by employer, expanding worker benefits and protecting retirement rights.75% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 10414: Establishes a twenty-five year retirement program for members of the NYC employees' retirement system employed as water supply police

Establishes a twenty-five year retirement program for members of the NYC employees' retirement system employed as water supply police; provides for employer pick-up of certain additional member contributions required to be made by certain participants in the 25-year retirement programs.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes a 25-year retirement program for NYC water supply police, expanding retirement benefits and providing employer contributions, which strengthens worker benefits.85% confidence

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 10359: Provides for certain death benefits to correction officers, correction officer-sergeants, correction officer-captains, assistant wardens, associate wardens or wardens employed by Orange county

Provides for certain death benefits to correction officers, correction officer-sergeants, correction officer-captains, assistant wardens, associate wardens or wardens employed by Orange county.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides death benefits to correction officers, expanding worker benefits and protecting employees' financial security for their families.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 7, 2026

S 9476: Relates to service rendered by police officers in the agency police services unit

This bill expands retirement service credit eligibility for various law enforcement officers in New York State, including those in the Department of Environmental Conservation, regional state park police, university police, and the New York Waterfront Commission. It requires these officers to be automatically covered by the state police retirement provisions and grants credit for their previous police service when calculating retirement benefits. The legislation also provides additional service credit for state university police officers who meet specific training and service requirements. These changes will take effect on July 1, 2026, and apply to officers entering or re-entering service after specified dates.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens law enforcement retirement benefits, supporting police services and officer welfare within criminal justice system75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands retirement service credit eligibility for law enforcement officers, strengthening worker benefits and retirement protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 9442: Establishes the New York smart work week pilot program to promote, incentivize and support the use of a four-day work week by qualifying employers and to study the benefits and impacts of such work arrangements

Establishes the New York smart work week pilot program to promote, incentivize and support the use of a four-day work week by qualifying employers and to study the benefits and impacts of such work arrangements; defines terms; establishes a tax credit for participating qualifying employers and employees.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a tax credit for employers and employees participating in a four-day work week pilot program, providing fiscal incentives and promoting economic efficiency.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes pilot program for four-day work week with tax credits, promoting better work-life balance and worker benefits85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Gig Economy Labor Standards

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