Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2456: Prohibits employers from requiring low-wage employees to enter into covenants not to compete and requires employers to notify potential employees of any requirement to enter into a covenant not to compete

Prohibits employers from requiring low-wage employees to enter into covenants not to compete; requires employers to notify potential employees of any requirement to enter into a covenant not to compete.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits non-compete clauses for low-wage workers, directly protecting their employment rights and mobility per Labor & Employment indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3471: Establishes business franchise, personal income and insurance franchise tax credits for the expenses of employer provided or sponsored child care

S 3471 creates tax credits for New York employers who provide or sponsor on-site or nearby child care facilities. It offers a 10% credit (up to $10,000) on eligible operating costs and a 20% credit (up to $20,000) for qualified facility construction or improvements. The bill requires facilities to be licensed, serve primarily employees' children (excluding households earning over $200,000 annually), and comply with specific reporting rules. These credits apply to business franchise, personal income, and insurance franchise taxes under New York law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax credits reducing business tax liability for child care expenses, providing direct tax relief under fiscal policy.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tax credits for employer-sponsored childcare, reducing employee costs and supporting work-life balance for workers with childcare needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6190: Relates to employees' right to review personnel records

Requires employers to provide an employee, attorney for the employee or a representative of a recognized or certified employee organization, the opportunity to review and copy the employee's personnel file; provides the employee must submit a written request for this right to be exercised and former employees have to make the request within three years of leaving employment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates employer access to personnel records, strengthening worker transparency and rights to review files per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 1911: Relates to notices of non-renewal provided to a health care professional by a health care plan

This bill clarifies rules for health care plans (like insurance companies and HMOs) when ending contracts with health care professionals (doctors, nurses, etc.). It requires plans to provide written reasons for termination and allow a 30-day review by a panel of three licensed peers before finalizing termination, except in cases of fraud or imminent patient harm. The bill also prohibits termination for protected actions, such as advocating for patients, filing complaints, or requesting a review. These changes apply to all health care professionals licensed in New York under current law, ensuring fairer processes for contract disputes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects healthcare professionals from arbitrary termination for patient advocacy, ensuring continuity of care and patient rights through mandated peer review and written justification.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProtects health care professionals from retaliatory termination for patient advocacy and complaint-filing, directly advancing worker rights protections in employment contexts.90% confidence

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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 · Senate May 20, 2026

S 1253: Creates a temporary commission to conduct a comprehensive study on the current utilization of paid family leave, make recommendations on how to increase access and the visibility of the program

Creates a temporary commission to conduct a comprehensive study on the current utilization of paid family leave, make recommendations on how to increase access and the visibility of the program.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates commission to study paid family leave access and recommend ways to increase utilization - directly expands worker benefit access and visibility.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4047: Requires employers to provide notice of insurance requirements for injured employees to such employees in their native language

Requires employers to provide notice of insurance requirements for injured employees to such employees in their native language; requires employers to provide notice of how to file a claim to injured workers; establishes a penalty for failure to comply with such notice requirements.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires employers to provide injury insurance notices and claims process in workers' native language, directly protecting workers' rights to access benefits and understand their coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 9071: Includes certain persons engaged in a professional or teaching capacity in or for a religious, charitable or educational institution as employees for purposes of eligibility for paid family leave

Includes certain persons engaged in a professional or teaching capacity in or for a religious, charitable or educational institution as employees for purposes of eligibility for paid family leave.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands paid family leave eligibility to religious/educational professionals, strengthening worker benefits under employment standards95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5261: Increases the child and dependent care tax credit

S 5261 increases the maximum amount of the child and dependent care tax credit for families with children or other dependents to keep pace with rising childcare costs. Starting in 2025, the credit caps rise to $7,500 for three dependents (up to $9,000 for five or more), and for 2026, the limits adjust further (e.g., $18,000 for five or more dependents). The bill updates annual dollar limits based on the number of qualifying individuals, ensuring the credit reflects current expenses. It directly affects taxpayers claiming this credit on their federal tax returns.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases child/dependent care tax credit caps to offset rising childcare costs, providing direct tax relief to families with dependents, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases child/dependent care tax credit caps, reducing childcare costs for working families and supporting workforce participation through expanded financial benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 835: Relates to the eligibility criteria for the excelsior jobs program act

Requires a business entity in violation of worker protection or environmental laws and regulations to surrender all previous state subsidies issued to such business entity.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill penalizes businesses violating worker protection laws by requiring subsidy forfeiture, enforcing compliance and strengthening worker protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workplace Safety

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