Labor & Employment (Child Labor)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1700: Relates to the definition of a day student for the purposes of employment

This bill (A 1700) amends New York Labor Law to clarify the definition of a "day student" for employment purposes. It specifies that employment does not include work performed during regular school hours by students in elementary or secondary school who are in regular attendance. The change removes outdated language ("during the day time") and explicitly states this exclusion applies to part-time student workers. This definition directly affects students working part-time jobs during school hours, clarifying they are not covered under certain labor law provisions related to "day student" employment. The amendment takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentClarifies students' work during school hours is excluded from employment protections, weakening labor rights for part-time student workers under New York Labor Law.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3168: Enacts CJ's Law--oil and gas drilling workplace safety act

Enacts CJ's Law--oil and gas drilling workplace safety act; requires the enactment of rules and regulations for enhanced workplace safety and employee training for all oil and gas drilling operations in the state; provides that new permit holders should utilize union laborers or laborers with specific training; provides that employers shall report workplace accidents and the commissioner of the department of labor must publish a quarterly report on workplace accidents.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires enhanced safety rules, training, union labor mandates, and accident reporting - directly strengthens workplace safety protections for oil/gas workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Collective Bargaining Workplace Safety

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 20, 2026

S 2078: Requires or allows licensing entities to suspend business licenses for certain businesses that are charged or convicted of wage theft

Requires or allows licensing entities to suspend business licenses for certain businesses that are charged or convicted of wage theft; establishes reporting requirements for wage theft convictions.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill penalizes wage theft via license suspension, directly protecting workers' right to earned wages and strengthening enforcement against employer violations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Professional Licensing

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 9, 2026

S 4478: Requires the department of labor to provide a document on workplace rights to any minor seeking working papers

Requires the department of labor to provide a document on workplace rights to any minor seeking working papers and to make such document available in other languages and to school officials who issue working papers.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides workplace rights document to minors seeking work authorization, aligning with immigrant service support and language accessibility for vulnerable populations.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides minors with workplace rights information, enhancing protection for young workers through mandatory documentation and multilingual access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Work Authorization Child Labor Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3074: Relates to allowing farm laborers to decide to work on a day of rest

This bill requires farm laborers to receive at least 24 consecutive hours of rest each week. It allows farm laborers to voluntarily work on their designated rest day if compensated at 1.5 times their regular pay for all hours worked that day. The bill specifies that laborers must be paid regular wages for up to 60 hours weekly, with overtime pay for hours beyond 60. It defines "farm labor" broadly to include agricultural work like crop cultivation, livestock management, and harvesting.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates 24h weekly rest, requires 1.5x pay for rest-day work, caps regular pay at 60 hours weekly with overtime beyond, strengthening farm laborer protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6748: Relates to a minimum wage reimbursement credit

This bill creates a tax credit for New York employers who hire qualifying young workers. It allows employers to get reimbursed up to $1.35 per hour for each hour worked by employees aged 16-19 who are students and paid at or slightly above New York's minimum wage (up to 50 cents over the rate). The credit amount varies by year, and it adjusts if the federal minimum wage increases above 85% of New York's rate. The credit applies to tax years beginning January 1, 2025, and affects businesses employing eligible young students in New York State.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for employers hiring young workers, reducing state tax revenue to fund youth employment initiative. Direct tax policy supporting fiscal management for workforce development.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tax credit to incentivize hiring young workers at minimum wage, promoting youth employment opportunities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Child Labor Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3909: Establishes workplace readiness week to educate minors in relation to their workplace rights

Establishes workplace readiness week to educate minors in relation to their workplace rights; requires eleventh and twelfth graders to receive education on workplace rights; requires a document on workplace rights to be provided to any minor seeking working papers.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates workplace rights education for 11th/12th graders, expanding curriculum to enhance student workplace readiness within K-12 education framework.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEducates minors on workplace rights, advancing worker protection for young employees through mandatory education and documentation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Workforce Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5731: Establishes a training wage equal to eighty-five percent of the state minimum wage or one hundred percent of the federal minimum wage

Establishes a training wage equal to eighty-five percent of the state minimum wage or one hundred percent of the federal minimum wage, whichever is greater, that may be paid to a youth who has no prior job experience; provides that no youth may be paid a training wage for more than one hundred eighty days.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill establishes a lower training wage (85% of state min wage or 100% federal) for new youth workers, reducing wages below standard minimum wage protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Child Labor Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3953: Relates to the convening of a human services employee wage board

Relates to the convening of a human services employee wage board; requires the commissioner of labor to convene a human services employee wage board comprised of twelve members; requires the wage board to hold hearings and report and make recommendations to the governor and legislature no later than December 31, 2025.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates wage board to review human services employee pay, directly advancing compensation standards for workers in this sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Senate Dec 3, 2025

S 7653: Increases the civil penalties for violations of child labor laws

Bill S 7653 proposes to increase the civil penalties for employers found in violation of child labor laws. For a first violation, the maximum penalty would increase from $1,000 to $3,000. For a second violation, the penalty would range from $3,000 to $5,000, and for a third or subsequent violation, it would range from $5,000 to $10,000. The bill maintains that penalties are tripled if a violation leads to a minor's serious injury or death. These changes directly affect employers who do not comply with child labor regulations.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases penalties for child labor violations, strengthening workplace safety protections for minors and holding employers accountable for violations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards

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