Labor & Employment (Labor Standards)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3289: Relates to recovery of alleged overpayment of wages

Establishes a minimum threshold of five hundred dollars for recovery of overpayment of wages; provides an employee who is alleged to have been overpaid notice and an opportunity to respond to such allegation prior to the state seeking such recovery.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes $500 minimum threshold for wage overpayment recovery and requires employee notice/response, protecting workers from unfair recovery actions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5039: Requires the state to provide reimbursement of certain costs and benefits incurred as a result of an injury occurring during a mutual aid call

Bill A 5039 requires New York State to reimburse municipalities and fire departments for costs incurred when firefighters (both paid and volunteer) are injured during mutual aid calls - where fire departments assist other jurisdictions in emergencies - or for overtime costs related to such calls. It covers medical treatment, lost wages, and other direct costs tied to injuries or the mutual aid response itself, with reimbursement limited to actual expenses. Fire departments must submit claims using state-approved forms and follow specific rules set by state insurance and labor officials. This policy change applies to mutual aid calls occurring on or after the bill's effective date.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentReimburses costs for firefighter injuries during mutual aid, covering medical and lost wages, strengthening worker compensation protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7841: Directs the director of the budget to amend the state's overtime compensation eligibility policy to include all positions allocated up to and including salary grade 23

Directs the director of the budget to amend the state's overtime compensation eligibility policy to include all positions allocated up to and including salary grade 23.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands overtime eligibility to higher salary grades, directly increasing state payroll costs and impacting budget allocation, aligning with fiscal management within Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands overtime eligibility to higher salary grades, increasing worker compensation protections and advancing employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2081: Relates to payment of wages and certain costs and damages

Removes the requirement that an employer has employed an average of one thousand or more persons in the past three years in order to pay less frequently than weekly, but not less frequently than semi-monthly; provides for damages for violations where the employer paid the employee wages on a regular payday, no less frequently than semi-monthly.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentRemoves 1,000+ employee threshold for semi-monthly wage payments, weakening worker protection against delayed pay85% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4516: Relates to the overpayment of wages

Provides that recovery of wages due to a clerical error by the employer or vendor of the employer is prohibited if such clerical error did not result in an overpayment or other inaccuracy in the amount of wages paid or the time in which wages were dispersed.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents employers from recovering wages due to clerical errors that didn't cause actual overpayment, protecting workers' earned wages.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1978: Requires employers to pay employees who are manual workers no less than semi-monthly

Requires employers to pay employees who are manual workers no less than semi-monthly; provides that there is no civil penalty against an employer by an employee who unknowingly violates such provisions; authorizes the commissioner to levy a civil penalty against employers who violate such provisions.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates semi-monthly pay for manual workers, ensuring regular wage payments and protecting worker rights through enforceable standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 19, 2026

S 6639: Relates to the limitation of overtime compensation in final average salary calculations

S 6639 increases the percentage of overtime pay excluded from retirement benefit calculations for public employees from 15% to 30% of their regular wages. It directly affects state and local government workers covered by retirement systems using "final average salary" calculations. The bill changes the threshold so more overtime pay will now be included in determining retirement benefits, rather than excluded.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill reduces state retirement costs by excluding more overtime pay, lowering government spending on public employee benefits.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill increases overtime exclusion in retirement calculations (30% vs 15%), reducing public employees' retirement benefits, directly weakening worker compensation protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Retirement Benefits

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 23, 2026

A 8765: Relates to the final average salary calculation for Triborough bridge and tunnel members

This bill changes how final average salary is calculated for Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority employees in New York City's retirement system. It creates an alternate calculation method for employees whose service includes the period from March 2020 to December 2021, allowing their final average salary to include a projected overtime amount based on their 2022 pay. Employees using this method must pay back any missing retirement contributions for the projected overtime, but only for overtime not already paid for or previously contributed to. The New York City Retirement System must provide written estimates of the adjusted benefit and required contributions within 60 days of a member's request.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill modifies retirement calculation to include projected overtime for specific employees, increasing final average salary - a direct benefit under employment standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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passed · New York · Assembly Apr 29, 2026

A 2589: Waives state's sovereign immunity to liability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and certain other federal acts

Waives the state's sovereign immunity in state and federal courts with regard to liability for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act; waives the immunity of all instrumentalities and political subdivisions of the state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables lawsuits under ADA/FMLA to enforce healthcare accessibility and medical leave rights, protecting patient access and compliance with federal disability/medical leave laws.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentWaives sovereign immunity for ADA, FLSA, ADEA, and FMLA violations, enabling legal recourse for workers' rights protections under federal labor laws.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 726: Waives state's sovereign immunity in state and federal courts with regard to liability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and certain other federal acts

Waives the state's sovereign immunity in state and federal courts with regard to liability for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act; waives the immunity of all instrumentalities and political subdivisions of the state.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentWaives state immunity for ADA, FLSA, ADEA, and FMLA violations, enabling legal enforcement of federal labor protections including wage standards, disability rights, and medical leave.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Paid Leave

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