Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Assembly Jul 29, 2026

A 11619: Requires employers to provide neonatal intensive care leave

This bill requires employers to provide unpaid leave for employees whose children are hospitalized in a neonatal intensive care unit. The amount of leave depends on company size, with businesses having 16 to 50 employees offering up to 10 days and larger companies offering up to 20 days. Employees can take this time continuously or in smaller increments, and they will be reinstated to their original job with benefits maintained after the leave ends. The law also prohibits discrimination against workers for using this leave and allows employers to request basic verification of the child's hospital stay without asking for private medical details.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates unpaid leave for neonatal intensive care, directly supporting patient access and protecting rights during critical health crises.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates unpaid leave for employees with hospitalized children, expanding worker benefits and protecting family rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 11570: Implements an agreement between the state and an employee organization; providing for the adjustment of salaries of certain incumbents in the professional service in the state university; appropriation

Implements an agreement between the state and an employee organization; provides for the adjustment of salaries of certain incumbents in the professional service in the state university; makes an appropriation for the purpose of effectuating certain provisions thereof.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds to adjust university professional service salaries, directly advancing the budget and appropriations topic.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides salary adjustments and funding for university professionals, directly supporting educators and strengthening higher education infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill implements an agreement to adjust salaries for university employees, directly increasing wages and supporting labor interests.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 10629: Provides for compensation and other terms and conditions of employment of certain state officers and employees; appropriation

Provides for compensation and other terms and conditions of employment of certain state officers and employees; authorizes funding of joint labor-management committees; implements agreements between the state and an employee organization; makes an appropriation therefor (Part A); provides for the salaries of certain state officers and employees excluded from collective negotiating units; makes an appropriation therefor (Part B).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly authorizes funding and appropriations for state employee compensation and collective bargaining agreements, directly advancing fiscal management and budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds state employee compensation, authorizes joint labor-management committees, and implements collective bargaining agreements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Public Employees

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signed · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 10648: Implements an agreement between the state and an employee organization; providing for the adjustment of salaries of certain incumbents in the professional service in the state university; appropriation

Implements an agreement between the state and an employee organization; provides for the adjustment of salaries of certain incumbents in the professional service in the state university; makes an appropriation for the purpose of effectuating certain provisions thereof.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds to adjust university professional service salaries, directly advancing state budget spending for public services.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides salary adjustments and funding for state university professional staff, directly supporting educators.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill implements an agreement to adjust salaries for state university employees, directly funding and protecting worker compensation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Higher Education

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 11534: Provides for compensation and other terms and conditions of employment of certain state officers and employees; appropriation

Provides for compensation and other terms and conditions of employment of certain state officers and employees; authorizes funding of joint labor-management committees; implements agreements between the state and an employee organization; makes an appropriation therefor (Part A); provides for the salaries of certain state officers and employees excluded from collective negotiating units; makes an appropriation therefor (Part B).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly authorizes funding and makes appropriations for state officer and employee compensation, directly advancing the budget topic.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds state employee compensation, authorizes joint labor-management committees, and implements collective bargaining agreements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

passed · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

K 1561: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2026, as Disability Employment Awareness Month in the State of New York

This bill directs Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim October 2026 as Disability Employment Awareness Month in New York State. The resolution highlights the vital contributions of workers with disabilities to the state's economy and communities, particularly in essential roles such as healthcare, manufacturing, and sanitation. While the measure does not alter existing laws or create new programs, it serves to recognize the importance of inclusive hiring practices and the ongoing value of these employees. The bill is a ceremonial action intended to raise awareness and celebrate the achievements of individuals with disabilities in the workforce.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill promotes inclusive hiring and recognizes contributions of workers with disabilities, advancing labor diversity.75% confidence

Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 11576: Relates to the compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment of certain state officers and employees; repealer

Relates to the compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment of certain state officers and employees; implements the agreements between the state and the public employees federation.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill implements agreements with public employees federation, directly expanding benefits and employment terms for state workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees

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signed · New York · Assembly Jun 26, 2026

A 11547: Relates to the staffing and operations of a cancer research institute and a related not-for-profit corporation

This bill transfers the Buffalo Division of Health Research, Inc. to the Roswell Park Cancer Research Corporation to streamline the management of cancer research services. The change moves employees from a state-linked entity to a private, tax-exempt not-for-profit organization while ensuring they keep their current job titles, benefits, and union representation. Key provisions require that all financial grants and leave balances be transferred alongside the staff, and they guarantee that no one will be fired immediately as a result of the move. Additionally, the new corporation will assume the existing collective bargaining agreement until its expiration in March 2028 and will operate under an independent board of directors rather than as a public employer.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly guarantees employees retain job titles, benefits, and union representation during the transfer, protecting labor rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

signed · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2026

S 10655: Relates to the compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment of certain state officers and employees; repealer

Relates to the compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment of certain state officers and employees; implements the agreements between the state and the public employees federation.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill implements agreements with the public employees federation to improve compensation and benefits for state workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 26, 2026

A 11555: Relates to increasing certain special accidental death benefits paid to widows and orphaned children of members

Increases certain special accidental death benefits paid to a widow or widower or the children of a deceased member of the state and local retirement system.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill increases accidental death benefits for retired workers' families, expanding financial protection for workers and their dependents.85% confidence