Labor & Employment (Minimum Wage)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1006: Relates to the minimum wage for employees with disabilities

Eliminates provisions exempting employees with disabilities from the minimum wage law; provides that laws or minimum wage orders that authorize an employer to pay a wage that is less than the minimum wage are valid provided that under such laws or orders an employee with a disability is paid the same wage as an employee in a comparable position that does not have a disability.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEliminates wage exemptions for disabled workers, mandating equal pay for comparable roles, strengthening minimum wage protections under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 492: Establishes the statewide childcare workforce living wage fund; appropriation

This bill establishes a $1.2 billion permanent fund to improve wages and benefits for New York's childcare workforce. It directly affects licensed childcare providers that accept families using the state's Child Care Assistance Program, requiring them to use at least 75% of funds for direct caregivers (like teachers), 10% for administrators, and the rest for program quality or expansion. The fund mandates that providers meet a new minimum compensation scale (developed with worker input) aiming to align childcare wages with public school educators. The Office of Children and Family Services will distribute funds based on factors like serving high-need children, underserved communities, and enrollment, with annual reporting requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes $1.2B permanent fund for childcare wages, mandating direct funding for caregivers and program quality, advancing public service funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds childcare workforce wages (75% for direct caregivers), directly supporting early education educators and improving access to quality childcare services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes $1.2B fund for childcare worker living wage, mandates 75% for direct caregivers, develops compensation scale with worker input to improve wages/benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Employment Discrimination Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3599: Establishes regional minimum hourly base reimbursement rates for home care aides

This bill establishes regional minimum hourly payment rates that Medicaid must reimburse home care providers for services delivered to Medicaid patients. It directly affects home care agencies and providers employing aides covered by minimum wage laws, requiring rates to cover all direct care costs - including base wages, overtime, benefits, taxes, and mandated programs like COVID-19 sick pay. The commissioner must set these rates regionally based on cost factors, adjust them annually for labor law changes, and publish them publicly. Oversight includes comptroller reviews of managed care contracts to ensure rates meet the minimum standards.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates higher Medicaid reimbursement rates covering all direct care costs, increasing state budget allocations for essential home care services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates Medicaid reimbursement rates covering all costs for home care aides, ensuring provider sustainability and patient access to services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates Medicaid reimbursement rates covering base wages, benefits, and mandated programs, directly advancing worker compensation standards for home care aides.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Long-Term Care Medicaid Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3596: Enacts "the prison wage act" relating to payment for labor performed by incarcerated individuals

This bill requires incarcerated individuals in New York state correctional facilities to be paid for labor performed, setting a minimum standard of at least half the state's minimum wage. It directly affects people held in state and local prisons who work in facility operations, community programs, or nonprofit volunteer roles. Key provisions mandate compensation for all work described in the law, including kitchen duties, maintenance, and specialized facility tasks, with pay calculated based on minimum wage standards. The law updates multiple correction law sections to ensure all such labor is compensated fairly, replacing previous unpaid or low-wage labor practices.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires fair wages for incarcerated workers, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through meaningful labor opportunities in correctional facilities.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates minimum wage payment for incarcerated workers, directly advancing wage standards and workers' rights per bill's compensation requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5705: Establishes a tipped employee minimum wage tax credit

Establishes a tipped employee minimum wage tax credit; provides the amount of the credit shall be equal to the tip allowance for miscellaneous industry workers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for tipped workers, reducing tax burden on lower-income earners per tax relief indicator90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes tax credit equal to tip allowance, ensuring tipped workers receive full minimum wage, strengthening wage protections for labor.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9008: Authorizes equitable tip pooling structures for counter service restaurants that pay all employees at or above minimum wage

Authorizes equitable tip pooling structures for counter service restaurants that pay all employees at or above minimum wage; authorizes tip pooling for service and non-service employees.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAuthorizes equitable tip pooling for restaurants paying minimum wage, protecting workers' compensation rights by ensuring fair tip distribution among all staff.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6694: Relates to split shifts and minimum wage

This bill requires employers to pay minimum wage for any non-working time exceeding one hour during a split shift (when an employee has a break between work periods). It directly affects workers in split-shift roles and their employers, ensuring pay for time not spent working beyond the first hour of the break. The key provision treats this non-working time as "worked hours" for minimum wage calculation. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates minimum wage payment for non-working split-shift breaks exceeding 1 hour, directly protecting workers' wage rights and strengthening compensation standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6086: Increases the minimum wage outside of New York city and the counties of Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester; repealer

Increases the minimum wage outside of New York city and the counties of Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester; repeals certain provisions of law relating to exceptions to minimum wage increases.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases minimum wage outside NYC and specified counties while repealing exceptions, directly advancing wage standards per Labor & Employment indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2094: Requires the state to provide state funds to community colleges for additional operating costs associated with an increase in the state minimum wage

Requires the state to provide state funds to community colleges for additional operating costs associated with an increase in the state minimum wage; requires the board of trustees of community colleges to report to the state comptroller on an annual basis the amount of such additional operating costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates state funding for community college operating costs tied to minimum wage increase, directly allocating public funds to cover essential service costs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill requires state funds for community college operating costs due to minimum wage increase, directly funding higher education institutions.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill ensures funding for community colleges facing higher costs due to minimum wage increases, enabling wage hikes without institutional budget strain.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Higher Education Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5027: Includes Stewart International Airport in the definition of covered airport location for the purposes of minimum wage rates

This bill requires New York's Department of Health to develop rules and guidelines for all state courts to protect court employees and the public from spreading COVID-19. Key provisions mandate protective barriers at locations like the judge's bench and jury box, social distancing standards, face covering requirements, testing for court staff after a positive case is identified, and quarantine protocols for infected employees until they test negative. These rules must be implemented immediately across every court in New York. The bill directly affects court operations and the safety of everyone entering court facilities.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill title explicitly extends minimum wage coverage to Stewart International Airport workers, directly supporting wage standards for employees.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Minimum Wage

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