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New York Senate Bill S09843
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S09843

Introduced
4/7/26  

Caption

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.

Impact

Should S09843 be enacted, it would fundamentally alter wage standards within the construction sector by establishing specific pay provisions that enhance job security and predictability for workers. The legislative intent emphasizes ensuring workers have reliable scheduling practices akin to those in other industries, potentially leading to a more stable workforce. The resulting changes could improve employer-employee relationships by fostering a cooperative workplace environment, which may enhance overall safety and efficiency on construction sites.

Summary

Bill S09843, also known as the Construction Reporting Pay Act, seeks to amend New York's labor laws to enhance protections for workers in the construction industry. The bill mandates that laborers, workers, and mechanics who report to work by request or permission of their employer must be compensated for a minimum of four hours at the prevailing wage rate. This wage includes all relevant supplements as defined in existing labor articles. Additionally, the bill stipulates that if a scheduled work shift is canceled with less than twelve hours' notice, those workers are entitled to receive pay equating to at least two hours of their prevailing wage.

Contention

The proposal has sparked debate among various stakeholders. Proponents argue that implementing these wage requirements will protect workers from financial instability caused by unpredictable scheduling and last-minute cancellations. They maintain that this measure is necessary to align the construction industry's labor practices with those of other fields, bolstering workers' rights. However, opponents might raise concerns about the financial implications for contractors and the potential for increased labor costs, questioning whether such regulations could inadvertently lead to job losses or reduced hiring in an already competitive industry.

Companion Bills

NY A06950

Same As 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.

Previously Filed As

NY S04912

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 A06950

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 S09812

Relates to providing more predictable and stable schedules for employees in low-wage occupations; provides that an employer shall pay an employee for at least 4 hours at the basic minimum hourly wage for each day an employee reports for work as instructed but is given less than four hours of work.

NY A08044

Provides that contractors and subcontractors to cable television companies who are assessed penalties for two separate violations of payroll reporting requirements shall be ineligible to submit a bid on or be awarded any public work contract with the state, any municipal corporation or public body for five years; provides that cable television companies shall be subject to the requirement that workers on certain excavation projects be paid not less than a prevailing rate of wage.

NY S07453

Provides protection to employees and former employees from retaliatory actions by employers for the reporting of illegal or dangerous business activities.

NY A09608

Limits the number of consecutive hours worked by certain employees of cities of one million or more; provides that employees of cities of one million or more who are subject to a collective bargaining agreement shall not work more than 17 consecutive hours in a work day.

NY S09814

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.

NY A09582

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.

NY A00846

Relates to providing more predictable and stable schedules for employees in low-wage occupations; provides that an employer shall pay an employee for at least 4 hours at the basic minimum hourly wage for each day an employee reports for work as instructed but is given less than four hours of work.

NY S03842

Relates to providing more predictable and stable schedules for employees in low-wage occupations; provides that an employer shall pay an employee for at least 4 hours at the basic minimum hourly wage for each day an employee reports for work as instructed but is given less than four hours of work.

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