Labor & Employment (Unemployment)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3654: Relates to decreasing the length of the suspension period applicable to certain striking workers who seek to obtain unemployment insurance benefits

Relates to decreasing the length of the suspension period applicable to certain individuals who lose their jobs due to a labor dispute, such as a strike, and who seek to obtain unemployment insurance benefits; decreases the suspension period from two consecutive weeks to one week; provides that the waiting period and suspension period shall be served concurrently.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDecreases suspension period for striking workers seeking unemployment benefits from 2 to 1 week, enabling faster access to financial support during labor disputes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Unemployment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5913: Clarifies the meaning of actively seeking work for purposes of unemployment benefits

Clarifies the meaning of actively seeking work for purposes of unemployment benefits when the claimant is a member of a labor organization; defines "union hiring hall".

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClarifies union hiring halls as active job search, protecting eligibility for unemployment benefits under labor organization membership, advancing worker benefit access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Unemployment

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6310: Prohibits unlawful hiring discrimination by employers and employment agencies based upon an individual's unemployment status

Prohibits unlawful hiring discrimination by employers and employment agencies based upon an individual's unemployment status including decisions with regard to hiring, compensation or the terms thereof, or conditions or privileges of employment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents discrimination against unemployed job seekers in hiring, directly protecting workers' rights per bill's explicit prohibition of unemployment-based discrimination.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Unemployment

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 210: Relates to employer contributions to the unemployment insurance fund and establishes the unemployment insurance solvency reserve fund

Provides for the rate of employer contributions to the unemployment insurance fund in the 2026 fiscal year; establishes the unemployment insurance solvency reserve fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes unemployment insurance solvency reserve fund to ensure fiscal stability, advancing responsible budget management for state unemployment program.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes solvency reserve to maintain unemployment insurance benefits for workers, protecting access to employment support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment

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