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Goldberg Segalla’s Labor Law Update keeps clients informed about significant changes and cases involving New York’s Labor Law. The Spring 2026 issue includes:   Appeals Court reins in attempt to stretch contractual indemnity No witness is no bar to recovery When a pallet jack constitutes a safety device Volunteer on the job not covered under Labor Law Source(s): Labor Law Update Spring 2026 . (2026). Goldberg Segalla. https://www.goldbergsegalla.com/news-and-knowledge/knowledge/labor-law-update-spring-2026/?utm_source=elinfonet&utm_medium=referral Issuu Reader . (2026). Issuu.com. https://issuu.com/goldbergsegalla/docs/goldberg_segalla_-_labor_law_update_spring_2026?fr=xKAE9_zMzMw ‌ ‌  

In a significant development for employers across the Empire State, the New York Legislature passed Assembly Bill A584B/S4070B in the final days of the 2025 session. This bill is known as the “Trapped at Work Act” and would prohibit the use of promissory notes that require workers to repay amounts to employers if they leave their jobs before a specified period. The bill, which has passed both the State Senate and Assembly, awaits delivery to Governor Hochul for action—which can happen at any time before the end of 2025.  The Trapped at Work Act would amend the New York Labor Law by adding a new Article 37, which would prohibit employers from requiring employees to sign an “employment promissory note”—agreements that require employees to repay to their employers a sum of money if they leave their employment within a specified period of time, with particular emphasis on a repayment framed as a reimbursement for training. The bill deems such agreements “unconscionable, against public...

New York’s two-year 2025-2026 legislative session hit its midpoint in June, with lawmakers wrapping up the first year by passing a slew of workplace-related bills that now await action from Governor Hochul. As federal labor and employment policy faces uncertainty and shifting priorities, state-level activity is intensifying across the country as lawmakers perceive insufficient federal enforcement or rollbacks in worker protections – and New York is no exception. Here’s a summary of key bills and what employers need to know. Notable Bills Passed by Both Houses These bills have cleared both Senate and Assembly and are headed to the Governor’s desk. If signed, they will impose new compliance obligations on employers, many of which warrant immediate attention. Extended Anti-Discrimination and Retaliation Protections Ban on Credit History in Employment Decisions ( S3072/A1316 ):   Employers would be barred from requesting or using a candidate’s consumer credit history when making employ...