New York Employment Law Tracker

Live tracker for employment, wage, leave, and workplace legislation introduced in the New York State Legislature. Updated weekly with featured analysis on bills that materially affect NY employers and employees.

We're tracking 1,473 NY employment bills across 1 jurisdictions.

This week's featured New York employment bills

NYS 10154in committee

Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators from providing counseling, therapy, and treatment services for bettors in New York

This bill aims to restrict mobile sports wagering operators from providing counseling, therapy, and treatment services for bettors in New York. The proposed law would require these operators to direct account holders with compulsive play issues to a specific webpage maintained by the Office of Addiction Services and Supports. This measure seeks to promote responsible gaming practices and prevent problem gambling.

For legal practitioners tracking this bill, it is essential to note that S 10154 could have implications for cases involving mobile sports wagering operators and their obligations towards bettors with compulsive play issues. The bill's requirement for operators to direct account holders to a specific webpage may lead to increased scrutiny of these companies' practices and potential liability for failure to comply. Additionally, the bill's provisions on responsible gaming tools and problem gaming plans may have practical implications for employers and employees in the industry.

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NYS 10215in committee

Requires employers to annually report to the division of human rights the number of settlements with employees and other individuals regarding claims of discrimination on the basis of sex

This bill requires employers in New York to annually report the number of settlements related to claims of discrimination on the basis of sex, including verbal and physical sexual harassment. The reports will be submitted to the Division of Human Rights and made publicly available. This information will help track trends and patterns in workplace harassment claims. Employers will also face penalties for failing to comply with this reporting requirement.

For legal practitioners tracking New York Employment Law, this bill's requirements will add a new layer of transparency and accountability for employers. The annual reports will provide valuable data on workplace harassment claims, allowing lawyers to better understand the scope of the issue and identify potential trends or hotspots. This information can be used to inform litigation strategies and advocate for stronger anti-harassment laws.

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NYA 11038in committee

Directs the department of labor to post on its internet website and annually update the names of employers who employ 50 or more employees who receive public assistance

This bill requires the New York Department of Labor to post and annually update a list of employers that employ 50 or more employees receiving public assistance. The list would include employers with 26 weeks or more of work per year and at least 10 hours of work per week. This information would be publicly available on the department's website.

For legal practitioners, this bill has significant implications for employment law cases in New York. Employers who meet the threshold may need to demonstrate compliance with public assistance regulations, potentially affecting workers' eligibility for benefits and employers' liability under state law. The updated list would also provide a valuable resource for researchers and advocates studying public assistance programs.

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NYS 9983Authorizes Joseph Fredrick to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police officer and be eligible for employment as a full-time police officer with the village of Alleganyin committee NYS 10057Relates to requiring employers to obtain an acknowledgement of receipt from employees of their sexual harassment prevention policy and sexual harassment prevention training programin committee NYK 1157Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Workplace Violence Prevention Month in the State of New Yorkin committee NYA 11012Authorizes Joseph Fredrick to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police officer and be eligible for employment as a full-time police officer with the village of Alleganyin committee NYS 10290Relates to restricting the use of electronic monitoring and automated employment decision toolsin committee NYS 10048Relates to the election to have federal and/or state income tax deducted and withheld from an individual's unemployment insurance benefitsin committee NYS 9904Relates to moneys to be credited to the general account of the unemployment insurance fundin committee NYS 10302Authorizes Breanne M. Smith to receive a refund of certain accumulated contributions paid to the New York state and local employees' retirement systemin committee NYS 9931Requires that an organization applying for grant funding shall provide to arts agencies a certification that it will enter into a labor peace agreement with at least one bona fide labor organizationin committee NYS 9897Requires general hospitals and nursing homes to offer free notarial services to patientsin committee NYA 11191Relates to judicial review of final decisions of the public employment relations boardin committee NYS 10301Relates to judicial review of final decisions of the public employment relations boardin committee NYS 9953Expands the exemption provided to professional journalists and newscasters from contempt to include employment or association with a web login committee NYS 9982Authorizes Kurt Nolan to receive certain credit under sections 384-d and 384-e of the retirement and social security lawin committee NYA 11068Authorizes Kurt Nolan to receive certain credit under sections 384-d and 384-e of the retirement and social security lawin committee

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Why scope to New York specifically?

New York's Assembly and Senate move a high volume of employment bills each session, often setting precedents that other states adopt. A state-scoped tracker keeps NY-specific legal teams from sifting through nationwide noise.

What bills count as employment legislation here?

Any bill mentioning employment, employees, wages, leave (paid family, sick, bereavement), workplace conditions, hiring, termination, non-competes, classification (independent contractor / gig worker), or labor relations.

Does this include New York City local laws?

No. The legislative database covers state-level bills (Albany), not municipal council legislation. NYC-specific employment ordinances would need a separate tracker source.