End of NY Legislative Session Leaves Employers Watching Key Workplace Bills
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...