Labor & Employment (Minimum Wage) in New York

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3949: Requires human service providers that contract with the state to pay their employees a certain minimum wage

Requires that all human services contracts between any public entity and a human services provider stipulate that the public entity will pay no less than 150% of the higher of: the otherwise applicable minimum wage in the state or any otherwise applicable wage rule or order and that the necessary amounts have been appropriated to ensure payment of such minimum wage.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Minimum Wage

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6948: Provides that 32 hours shall constitute a legal week's work

This bill establishes a 32-hour standard workweek for most employees, replacing the typical 40-hour week. It directly affects most private-sector workers, excluding farm workers and employees covered under specific provisions of labor law (section 220). Key provisions allow for overtime agreements with higher pay, but prohibit such arrangements for state/municipal employees, contractors, or subcontractors. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 60: Clarifies methods for the payment of wages and authorizes the payment of wages by use of payroll cards

S 60 clarifies that employers may pay wages using payroll cards only with an employee's voluntary written or electronic consent, and it directly affects workers who choose this payment method. The bill prohibits employers from requiring payroll cards as a condition of hire or employment, bans fees for basic transactions (like withdrawals at in-network ATMs), and mandates free access to account balances and transaction histories. Employers must also continue offering traditional payment options like checks and direct deposit, and payroll cards must be insured like regular bank accounts. The law ensures workers using payroll cards retain full control over their wages without hidden costs or forced financial products.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 439: Enacts "the prison wage act" relating to payment for labor performed by incarcerated individuals

This bill, known as "the prison wage act," mandates compensation for incarcerated individuals performing labor in state and local correctional facilities. It requires that these individuals be paid at least one-half of the state's minimum wage for any work performed or for which a wage would typically be due. This compensation applies to various types of labor, including general facility work, tasks for nonprofit organizations, and participation in work release programs. Additionally, hourly incentive allowances for educational and training programs must also meet this minimum wage standard.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Corrections Labor Standards Minimum Wage

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3952: Establishes local wage enforcement authority in the city of New York

Establishes local wage enforcement authority in the city of New York; authorizes the city of New York to establish a minimum wage that is higher than the statewide minimum wage.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Minimum Wage

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 21, 2026

S 28: 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 & Employment

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Minimum Wage Tags People with Disabilities

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5025: Includes Stewart International Airport in the definition of covered airport location for the purposes of minimum wage rates

This bill amends New York's labor law to include Stewart International Airport in the list of "covered airport locations" where airport workers are entitled to minimum wage rates. It directly affects workers at Stewart International Airport who perform airline catering work, expanding their eligibility for minimum wage protections previously applied only at JFK and LaGuardia airports. The key mechanism is a simple definition change in Section 696-a of the labor law, adding Stewart to the existing list without altering wage rates or creating new requirements. The bill has no other provisions or impacts beyond this definitional update.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 8337: Relates to wage requirements for certain human services workers

Sets base wage requirements for certain human services workers employed in eligible state-funded programs that provide health and/or welfare assistance.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2696: Relates to minimum wage requirements for public employees

This bill (A 2696) requires state and municipal governments to pay all public employees the minimum wage, eliminating previous exemptions. It amends the labor law to explicitly include "state or local government" as an employer under minimum wage rules, removing exceptions that previously allowed lower pay for workers in public institutions (like schools or government offices). The change directly affects public employees at all levels of government who were previously excluded from minimum wage protections under certain exemptions. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Public Employees

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 30, 2025

S 3842: Relates to providing more predictable and stable schedules for employees in low-wage occupations

Relates to providing more predictable and stable schedules for employees in low-wage occupations; provides that an employer shall pay an employee for at least 4 hours at the basic minimum hourly wage for each day an employee reports for work as instructed but is given less than four hours of work.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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