New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S09330

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

If enacted, S09330 would amend existing provisions of New York's labor law by asserting that all worker-protective legislation should be construed liberally. This construction aim is to further the law's remedial purposes, which include ensuring fair wages and combating retaliation against employees. The bill reflects a commitment to maintaining a competitive workplace where law-abiding employers are not undermined by those failing to comply with labor standards, preserving equitable conditions across various sectors of employment.

Summary

Bill S09330, also referred to as the 'remedial construction of New York labor law act,' is designed to ensure that New York's labor laws are interpreted in a manner that is broadly favorable to workers. The intent of the bill is to reinforce the long-standing legislative directive that workers' rights to recover wages and protections against unfair practices are prioritized. This involves constructing labor law exemptions narrowly to maximize their effectiveness in deterring unlawful employer behavior, thereby safeguarding employees' rights in the workplace.

Contention

There may be points of contention regarding this bill, particularly from business sectors that might feel the broadened interpretations of labor law could impose compliance burdens. Critics of expansive worker protections often argue that such measures may lead to heightened litigation risks for employers, making it essential to balance the protective aspects of labor laws with the practical implications for businesses operating in New York. The discussions surrounding the bill may also involve debates on whether such interpretations will effectively achieve the intended protections without creating unintended consequences in the labor market.

Companion Bills

NY A10365

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 A10365

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 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.

NY S09813

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.