Labor & Employment (Gig Economy)

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 7, 2026

S 9821: Enacts the Empowering People in Rights Enforcement (EMPIRE) Worker Protection Act

Enacts the "Empowering People in Rights Enforcement (EMPIRE) Worker Protection Act"; relates to the delegation of state enforcement authority to private actors; authorizes an affected employee, whistleblower, representative organization or an organizational deputy to initiate a public enforcement action on behalf of the commissioner for certain provisions of the labor law, or any regulation promulgated thereunder.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill empowers workers and unions to initiate enforcement actions, strengthening labor law protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Workplace Safety

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 7376: Requires third-party food delivery services and third-party grocery delivery services to provide the ability to include a gratuity at the same point in the online order process when the underlying order is placed

Requires third-party food delivery services and third-party grocery delivery services to provide the ability to include a gratuity at the same point in the online order process when the underlying order is placed; provides that customers shall not be required to pay a gratuity; provides that third-party food delivery services and third-party grocery delivery services shall not reduce the compensation of any worker as a result of gratuities; establishes penalties for violations of such provisions.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prevents wage reduction due to gratuities and ensures workers receive tips, directly protecting worker compensation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 6, 2026

S 9814: Relates to requiring delivery network company workers have access to paid sick leave

Includes delivery network company workers in the definition of "employee" for purposes of paid sick leave; provides that the employer of a delivery network company worker shall be a delivery network company.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands paid sick leave benefits to delivery workers, strengthening worker protections and rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 4927: Requires third-party food delivery services and third-party grocery delivery services to provide the ability to include a gratuity at the same point in the online order process when the underlying order is placed

Requires third-party food delivery services and third-party grocery delivery services to provide the ability to include a gratuity at the same point in the online order process when the underlying order is placed; provides that customers shall not be required to pay a gratuity; provides that third-party food delivery services and third-party grocery delivery services shall not reduce the compensation of any worker as a result of gratuities; establishes penalties for violations of such provisions.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects delivery worker compensation by prohibiting wage reductions based on gratuities and ensuring tip options are available at order placement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9759: Prohibits non-compete agreements and certain restrictive covenants

Prohibits non-compete agreements and certain restrictive covenants; authorizes covered individuals to bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction against any employer or persons alleged to have violated such prohibition.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibiting non-compete agreements strengthens worker rights by increasing mobility and bargaining power.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 6, 2026

S 9813: Relates to workers' compensation benefits for delivery network company workers

Includes delivery network company workers in the definition of "employee" for purposes of workers' compensation; provides that the employer of a network company deliver worker shall be a delivery network company.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands workers' compensation coverage to delivery network workers, strengthening their benefits and protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Workers' Compensation

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 31, 2026

S 9633: Relates to insurance requirements for third-party food delivery services

Requires bicycle delivery contractors to provide personal injury liability insurance to compensate persons injured by a bicycle delivery worker and to provide notice to delivery workers that the contractor provides personal injury liability insurance; authorizes the superintendent of financial services to promulgate rules and regulations.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill requires insurance coverage for injured delivery workers, protecting their rights and providing financial security in workplace injury scenarios.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 9442: Establishes the New York smart work week pilot program to promote, incentivize and support the use of a four-day work week by qualifying employers and to study the benefits and impacts of such work arrangements

Establishes the New York smart work week pilot program to promote, incentivize and support the use of a four-day work week by qualifying employers and to study the benefits and impacts of such work arrangements; defines terms; establishes a tax credit for participating qualifying employers and employees.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a tax credit for employers and employees participating in a four-day work week pilot program, providing fiscal incentives and promoting economic efficiency.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes pilot program for four-day work week with tax credits, promoting better work-life balance and worker benefits85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Gig Economy Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 12, 2026

A 10222: Relates to workers' compensation benefits for delivery network company workers

Includes delivery network company workers in the definition of "employee" for purposes of workers' compensation; provides that the employer of a network company deliver worker shall be a delivery network company.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClassifies delivery workers as employees for workers' comp, expanding benefits and protections under Labor & Employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Workers' Compensation

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 9132: Prohibits the use of a wage-fixing algorithm in combination with personal or behavioral data to set or recommend wages or compensation

Prohibits the use of a wage-fixing algorithm in combination with personal or behavioral data to set or recommend wages or compensation; defines terms; establishes penalties for violations of such prohibition.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits wage algorithms using personal data, directly protecting workers from biased compensation practices and advancing wage fairness.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits algorithmic wage-setting using personal data, directly protecting worker privacy and aligning with data privacy safeguards in tech policy.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Artificial Intelligence

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