New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A10365

Introduced
3/2/26  
Refer
3/2/26  

Caption

Provides that the New York labor law shall be construed liberally for the accomplishment of its remedial purposes, regardless of whether similarly-worded provisions of federal laws or regulations have been or continue to be construed otherwise.

Impact

The implementation of A10365 is expected to significantly enhance the legal landscape for workers in New York. By clarifying that labor laws should be applied liberally, it aims to create a more protective environment for employees, promoting fairness in wage practices and safeguarding them against employer retaliation. The bill seeks to ensure that law-abiding employers are not undermined by competitors who may flout labor laws, thus fostering a fairer business environment overall.

Summary

Bill A10365, known as the 'Remedial Construction of New York Labor Law Act of 2026,' aims to reinforce and clarify the interpretation of labor laws in favor of workers. This legislation emphasizes a liberal construction of labor law provisions, directing interpretations to support the remedial nature of the laws concerning worker protections, such as wage recovery and retaliation for asserting rights. Importantly, it seeks to differentiate state interpretations from potentially less favorable federal guidelines, ensuring that state laws remain robust in their protections for workers.

Contention

While the intent of A10365 is to expand worker protections, it may face opposition from some business groups or employers who argue that a broad interpretation could lead to increased liabilities and administrative burdens. Critics may assert that such provisions could complicate compliance and hinder flexibility in operational practices for businesses. There is particular concern regarding how the liberal construction of law might lead to a rise in litigation as employees may be encouraged to assert claims they might have otherwise overlooked under a more restrictive interpretation.

Companion Bills

NY S09330

Same As Provides that the New York labor law shall be construed liberally for the accomplishment of its remedial purposes, regardless of whether similarly-worded provisions of federal laws or regulations have been or continue to be construed otherwise.

Previously Filed As

NY S09330

Provides that the New York labor law shall be construed liberally for the accomplishment of its remedial purposes, regardless of whether similarly-worded provisions of federal laws or regulations have been or continue to be construed otherwise.

NY S07388

Provides that the New York labor law shall be construed liberally for the accomplishment of its remedial purposes.

NY A07863

Provides that the New York labor law shall be construed liberally for the accomplishment of its remedial purposes.

NY S09843

Enacts "the construction reporting pay act"; provides that each laborer, worker or mechanic in the employ of a contractor who by request or permission of an employer reports for work on any day shall be paid no less than four hours at the prevailing rate of wages.

NY A09341

Provides that the failure of a party challenging a building permit, variance, subdivision or other land use approval to seek a preliminary injunction to prevent construction shall not give rise to the opposing party raising the defense of mootness if such party continues and/or completes construction with knowledge that an action challenging its land use approval has been timely commenced.

NY S09366

Establishes a uniform effective date for health insurance benefit mandates by requiring that every law that adds provisions to or amends provisions of sections 3216, 3221, and 4303 of the insurance law requiring a policy of health insurance to provide coverage for a new health care service, treatment, or benefit, or that otherwise mandates coverage under such policy shall take effect no earlier than the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law and shall apply to policies and contracts issued, renewed, modified, altered or amended on or after such effective date.

NY A10244

Establishes a uniform effective date for health insurance benefit mandates by requiring that every law that adds provisions to or amends provisions of sections 3216, 3221, and 4303 of the insurance law requiring a policy of health insurance to provide coverage for a new health care service, treatment, or benefit, or that otherwise mandates coverage under such policy shall take effect no earlier than the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law and shall apply to policies and contracts issued, renewed, modified, altered or amended on or after such effective date.

NY A09128

Limits liability for certain provisions of the labor law for construction accidents in Nassau and Suffolk counties when such accident is elevation-related.

NY A09632

Relates to the definition of New York state labelled beer; provides that a licensed farm brewery shall manufacture or sell New York state labelled beer and may manufacture or sell beer other than New York state labelled beer that the licensee has manufactured provided that certain conditions are met.

NY A10222

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.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.