NYSBA LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW
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AB 38   Wright, Keith L.T. Relates to the minimum wage and makes technical changes to the labor law relating thereto.
Bill History: 03-05-13 A Ordered Direct to Third Reading
03-05-13 A Laid out for discussion
03-05-13 A Passed Assembly (Vote: Y:101/N: 44)
03-05-13 S Delivered to the Senate
03-05-13 S Referred to Senate Labor

AB 41   Gantt, David F. Authorizes the city of Rochester to require a local labor force component in awarding public contracts.
Bill History: 12-14-12 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Local Governments

AB 97   Gantt, David F. Sets internal investigative standards and practices for police officers with respect to matters of police conduct.
Bill History: 12-14-12 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Governmental Employees

AB 148   Cusick, Michael J. Authorizes veterans' and disabled veterans' credits to be added to an individual's civil service examination after the establishment of an eligible list.
Bill History: 12-14-12 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Governmental Employees
01-10-13 A Sent to the Attorney - General for opinion
02-04-13 A Opinion referred to Assembly Judiciary

AB 168   Kavanagh, Brian P. Relates to actions brought by employees for unpaid wages; and creates the employee wage safety fund.
Bill History: 12-14-12 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Ways and Means

AB 224   Kavanagh, Brian P. Provides that bicycle operators and the businesses working as an independent contractor with such operators shall be liable for such operator's violation of the law.
Bill History: 12-17-12 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Cities

AB 258   Kavanagh, Brian P. Provides for a state workforce fuel reduction and conservation program which will develop and assist in implementing strategies to reduce fuel consumption.
Bill History: 12-17-12 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Governmental Operations

AB 284   Kim, Ron Enacts parental involvement leave act requiring employers to grant employees up to 16 hours leave to attend school conferences or classroom activities.
Bill History: 12-17-12 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Labor

AB 315   Dinowitz, Jeffrey Requires persons or entities providing benefits in the event of disability to not impose onerous or unreasonable conditions for the payment of benefits thereunder.
Bill History: 03-04-13 A Laid aside
03-13-13 A Laid out for discussion
03-13-13 A Passed Assembly (Vote: Y: 84/N: 38)
03-13-13 S Delivered to the Senate
03-13-13 S Referred to Senate Judiciary

AB 443   Dinowitz, Jeffrey Prohibits an employer from requesting that an employee or applicant disclose any means for accessing an electronic personal account or service.
Bill History: 01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Labor
03-04-13 A Meeting set for OFF THE FLOOR Assembly Labor
03-04-13 A Reported and referred to Assembly Codes
03-19-13 A Amend (T) and recommit to Assembly Codes
03-19-13 A Print number AB 443 A

AB 567   Pretlow, Gary J. Provides for the payment of the salary, wages, medical and hospital expenses of any city of Yonkers detention officer injured in the line of duty.
Bill History: 12-21-12 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Local Governments

AB 649   Dinowitz, Jeffrey Creates additional remedies for unlawful discharge, penalty, or discrimination due to the exercise of an employee's right to be absent from employment for jury duty.
Bill History: 04-24-13 A Second report
04-25-13 A Advanced to third reading
04-29-13 A Set on the Assembly Floor Calendar
04-29-13 A Laid out for discussion
04-29-13 A Laid aside

AB 753   Rosenthal, Linda B. Establishes policy of equal pay for both sexes and equivalent value of work and directs the taking of corrective action.
Bill History: 04-16-13 A Ordered Direct to Third Reading
04-16-13 A Laid out for discussion
04-16-13 A Passed Assembly (Vote: Y: 95/N: 37)
04-16-13 S Delivered to the Senate
04-16-13 S Referred to Senate Civil Service and Pensions

AB 902   Weprin, David I. Prohibits the diminution of health insurance benefits of certain public employee retirees.
Bill History: 01-02-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Governmental Employees

AB 903   Weprin, David I. Establishes policy of equal pay for both sexes and comparability of value of work and directs the taking of corrective action.
Bill History: 01-02-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Governmental Employees

AB 927   Gibson, Vanessa L. Permits minors to be employed as a referee, umpire or official at a youth sporting event.
Bill History: 01-03-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Labor

AB 929   Heastie, Carl E. Provides for penalties for third parties designated by employers who fail to file reports or fail to keep records of accidents.
Bill History: 01-03-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Labor

AB 930   Heastie, Carl E. Allows credit unions, savings banks, savings and loan associations and federal savings associations to accept and secure deposits from municipal corporations.
Bill History: 01-03-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Banks

AB 946   Kellner, Micah Z. Enacts the protection in the workplace act.
Bill History: 01-03-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Labor

AB 1122   Kellner, Micah Z. Prohibits the hiring of a level 2 or level 3 sex offender as a building superintendent or resident manager, provides that sexual harassment of a tenant is a violation.
Bill History: 01-04-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Housing
01-29-13 A Amend (T) and recommit to Assembly Housing
01-29-13 A Print number AB 1122 A
05-21-13 A Meeting set for 11:00 a.m., 942 LOB Assembly Housing

AB 1138   Cahill, Kevin A. Authorizes the commissioner of labor to promulgate any rules and regulations governing the A-weighted sound level of the operations of coin and paper counting devices.
Bill History: 01-04-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Labor

AB 1159   Cahill, Kevin A. Directs the commissioner of labor to conduct a study and report on current trends in the workforce that supports the generation and transmission of power in the utility industry.
Bill History: 01-04-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Energy

AB 1165   Gibson, Vanessa L. Relates to directing the granting of excused leave to public officers and employees of this state to undertake screening for cervical cancer.
Bill History: 01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Governmental Employees
03-12-13 A Amend (T) and recommit to Assembly Governmental Employees
03-12-13 A Print number AB 1165 A
03-20-13 A Meeting set for 11:00 a.m., 840 LOB Assembly Governmental Employees
03-20-13 A Reported and referred to Assembly Ways and Means

AB 1166   Gunther, Aileen M. Relates to restrictions on consecutive hours of work for nurses in the office of children and family services.
Bill History: 01-04-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Labor

AB 1174   Heastie, Carl E. Provides public and private employees right to review personnel file.
Bill History: 01-04-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Labor
02-05-13 A Meeting set for 12:00 p.m., 524 LOB Assembly Labor
02-05-13 A Reported and referred to Assembly Codes

AB 1175   Heastie, Carl E. Relates to the NYC transit authority on-track and surface omnibus safety program.
Bill History: 01-04-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Corporations Authorities Commissions

AB 1180   Rosenthal, Linda B. Requires prior written notice upon hiring and once annually to all employees, informing them of the types of electronic monitoring which may occur.
Bill History: 04-25-13 A Advanced to third reading
04-29-13 A Set on the Assembly Floor Calendar
04-29-13 A Laid out for discussion
04-29-13 A Laid aside
05-07-13 A Amended on third reading AB 1180 A

AB 1256   Colton, William Requires that an employee, who is transferred from one state agency to another because his or her previous position was eliminated, be entitled to certain benefits.
Bill History: 01-04-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Labor

AB 1280   Paulin, Amy R. Relates to eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits.
Bill History: 01-04-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Judiciary

AB 1301   Zebrowski, Kenneth P. Relates to providing notification of prevailing wage violation allegations.
Bill History: 01-04-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Labor

AB 1402   Gunther, Aileen M. Relates to restrictions on consecutive hours of work for non-nursing direct care staff.
Bill History: 01-07-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Labor

AB 1491   Gunther, Aileen M. Establishes voluntary licensure of master electricians by the department of state.
Bill History: 01-07-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Economic Development

AB 1492   Gunther, Aileen M. Establishes voluntary licensure of master plumbers by the department of state.
Bill History: 01-07-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Economic Development

AB 1553   Kolb, Brian M. Provides that an employer shall not be liable for unemployment benefits for an employee who voluntarily leaves employment.
Bill History: 01-07-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Labor

AB 1554   Kolb, Brian M. Establishes the "Family and medical leave independent savings account act"; provides a tax credit for employee compensation deferred to such accounts.
Bill History: 01-07-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Labor

AB 1555   Kolb, Brian M. Authorizes employers of manual workers to apply to commissioner of labor for exemption from requirement of paying manual workers weekly.
Bill History: 01-07-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Labor

AB 1587   Tenney, Claudia Repeals the wage theft prevention act, amending various provisions of the labor law.
Bill History: 01-07-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Labor

AB 1668   Cahill, Kevin A. Provides for cost-of-living adjustments of disability benefits for an employee with a permanent total disability.
Bill History: 01-08-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Labor

AB 1689   Colton, William Prohibits solid waste polluters from procuring solid waste public contracts.
Bill History: 01-08-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Environmental Conservation

AB 1695   Colton, William Requires department of economic development to prepare report relating to international trade agreements.
Bill History: 01-08-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Governmental Operations
05-08-13 A Amend (T) and recommit to Assembly Governmental Operations
05-08-13 A Print number AB 1695 A

AB 1785   Millman, Joan L. Relates to training and education for sustainable wage jobs and traditional and nontraditional employment in public assistance employment programs.
Bill History: 05-01-13 A Second report
05-02-13 A Advanced to third reading
05-06-13 A Set on the Assembly Floor Calendar
05-06-13 A Laid out for discussion
05-06-13 A Laid aside

AB 1792   Nolan, Catherine T. Enacts the farmworkers fair labor practices act, granting collective bargaining rights, workers' compensation and unemployment benefits to farmworkers.
Bill History: 05-08-13 A Set on the Assembly Floor Calendar
05-13-13 A Laid out for discussion
05-13-13 A Passed Assembly (Vote: Y: 82/N: 53)
05-13-13 S Delivered to the Senate
05-13-13 S Referred to Senate Labor

AB 1805   Tenney, Claudia Increases the threshold of employer's withheld taxes.
Bill History: 01-08-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Ways and Means

AB 1814   Tenney, Claudia Creates and allows funding for post-employment benefit reserve funds.
Bill History: 01-08-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Local Governments

AB 1822   Crouch, Clifford W. Provides for the repeal of the second-injury disability fund.
Bill History: 01-08-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Labor

AB 1854   Magnarelli, William B. Relates to tenured teacher discipline.
Bill History: 01-08-13 A Pre-Filed
01-09-13 A Referred to Assembly Education

AB 1945   Hooper, Earlene Prohibits discrimination against volunteers.
Bill History: 01-09-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Operations

AB 2031   Schimminger, Robin Increases project size for which separate contracts on public work are required; repealer.
Bill History: 01-09-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Local Governments

AB 2034   Stevenson, Eric Enacts the "credit privacy in employment act" to prohibit the use of credit information in hiring and employment determinations.
Bill History: 01-09-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Consumer Affairs and Protection
02-11-13 A Meeting set for OFF THE FLOOR Assembly Consumer Affairs and Protec
02-11-13 A Taken off the Committee Agenda Assembly Consumer Affairs and Protection
03-18-13 A Amend (T) and recommit to Assembly Consumer Affairs and Protection
03-18-13 A Print number AB 2034 A

AB 2037   Schimminger, Robin Requires public arbitration panel to which a dispute is referred to consider above all other factors the financial ability of the public employer to pay, as defined.
Bill History: 01-09-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Employees

AB 2119   Paulin, Amy R. Requires agency payroll records be made available.
Bill History: 01-09-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Operations

AB 2148   Stevenson, Eric Prohibits the use of an employee's or prospective employee's consumer credit report in making employment decisions.
Bill History: 01-10-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Consumer Affairs and Protection

AB 2156   Crouch, Clifford W. Establishes an authorized absence from work for certain emergency services volunteers.
Bill History: 01-10-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 2179   Goldfeder, Philip Requires notice from employers to customers of service charges and administrative fees that are not distributed to employees as gratuities.
Bill History: 01-09-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor
05-09-13 A Amend (T) and recommit to Assembly Labor
05-09-13 A Print number AB 2179 A

AB 2367   Weinstein, Helene E. Prohibits the use of job applicant's personal credit history as hiring criteria, unless a reasonable nexus exists.
Bill History: 01-14-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Operations

AB 2459   Crouch, Clifford W. Prohibits the diminution of health insurance benefits of public employee retirees.
Bill History: 01-15-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Employees

AB 2482   Gabryszak, Dennis H. Eliminates an employer's annual notice requirement.
Bill History: 01-15-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 2507   Aubry, Jeffrion L. Expands definition of place of public accommodation.
Bill History: 01-16-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Operations

AB 2526   Crespo, Marcos A. Makes provisions regarding the employment of peace officers and police officers.
Bill History: 01-16-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Employees

AB 2529   Crespo, Marcos A. Establishes the "minimum standards for subsidized jobs act".
Bill History: 01-16-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 2563   Miller, Michael G. Requires notice of public work projects to residents in N.Y. city.
Bill History: 01-16-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Cities

AB 2637   Moya, Francisco P. Requires the payment of prevailing wages on certain state university of New York construction projects.
Bill History: 01-17-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 2653   Simotas, Aravella Relates to prescription prices and pharmacies for injured employees.
Bill History: 01-17-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor
05-07-13 A Meeting set for 9:30 a.m., 524 LOB Assembly Labor
05-07-13 A Reported and referred to Assembly Codes

AB 2715   Weisenberg, Harvey Relates to discipline of an employee for physical or sexual abuse of people with developmental disabilities.
Bill History: 01-17-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Operations

AB 2757   Moya, Francisco P. Requires government agencies to provide notice to any applicant which has been denied employment due to review of a background check of the reasons for such denial.
Bill History: 01-17-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Operations

AB 2758   Pretlow, Gary J. Allows municipal commissions to use alternate lists for filling vacancies with resident and non-resident minority group members and women in order to achieve diversity.
Bill History: 01-17-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Employees

AB 2796   Reilich, Bill Makes provisions with respect to the direct payment of wages in a financial institution.
Bill History: 01-18-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 2825   Wright, Keith L.T. Prohibits hiring discrimination by employers, employment agencies and licensing agencies based upon an individual's unemployment status.
Bill History: 01-18-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Operations

AB 2827   Reilich, Bill Authorizes pay for military leave for public employees who are absent on military duty.
Bill History: 01-18-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Employees

AB 2859   Graf, Alfred C. Relates to noncompliance of an employer or income payor with income execution orders.
Bill History: 01-18-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Judiciary

AB 2917   Reilich, Bill Prohibits elected officials from collecting retirement while still in office when the retirement is earned from an elective public office.
Bill History: 01-22-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Employees

AB 2948   Wright, Keith L.T. Authorizes the local enactment of a residency requirement upon certain employees in New York city.
Bill History: 01-22-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Operations

AB 2950   Wright, Keith L.T. Provides tax credit for employers of workers who were receiving public assistance immediately preceding such employment.
Bill History: 01-22-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Ways and Means

AB 3058   Schimminger, Robin Creates the public employees' fair employment act study commission to review the existing Taylor law.
Bill History: 01-23-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Employees

AB 3106   Morelle, Joseph D. Enacts the "unfunded mandate reform act".
Bill History: 01-23-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Operations

AB 3120   Wright, Keith L.T. Provides that a child regardless of age who has lived with a tenant parent for two years or more in a rent-regulated apartment shall be deemed a tenant.
Bill History: 01-23-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Housing

AB 3146   McDonough, David G. Establishes the anti-bullying bill of rights act.
Bill History: 01-23-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Education
02-13-13 A Enacting clause stricken

AB 3172   Sepulveda, Luis R. Requires farm labor contractors to provide certified copies of payroll records to the commissioner of labor.
Bill History: 01-23-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 3249   Rabbitt, Ann G. Adds respondent to person who may be charged with crime of aggravated harassment of an employee by an inmate.
Bill History: 01-24-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Codes

AB 3399   Camara, Karim Requires state officer investigating a subordinate to issue, to such subordinate, a copy of any subpoena duces tecum issued to a party who is not a state employee.
Bill History: 01-25-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Operations

AB 3523   Rozic, Nily D. Relates to unemployment insurance benefits for professional employment by certain educational institutions.
Bill History: 01-28-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor
01-28-13 A Enacting clause stricken

AB 3694   Perry, N. Nick Requires employers to present substantial evidence when contesting workers' compensation claims.
Bill History: 01-28-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 3894   Camara, Karim Requires all employers to provide paid sick leave to employees.
Bill History: 01-29-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 3901   Glick, Deborah J. Allows employees to utilize sick leave to care for family, household members and domestic partners.
Bill History: 01-29-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor
02-05-13 A Meeting set for 12:00 p.m., 524 LOB Assembly Labor
02-05-13 A Reported and referred to Assembly Ways and Means

AB 3917   Pretlow, Gary J. Relates to the designation of workers' compensation coverage for certain employees.
Bill History: 01-29-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 3918   Pretlow, Gary J. Prohibits discrimination in promotion of police officers who fail to meet their employer's ticket quotas.
Bill History: 01-29-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 3987   Abbate, Jr., Peter J. Relates to reciprocity of debarments imposed under the federal Davis-Bacon Act.
Bill History: 05-07-13 A Meeting set for 11:00 a.m., 630 LOB Assembly Codes
05-07-13 A First report calendar
05-08-13 A Second report
05-09-13 A Advanced to third reading
05-13-13 A Set on the Assembly Floor Calendar

AB 4042   Pretlow, Gary J. Provides for implementation of domestic violence employee awareness and assistance policies by employers and grants disability benefits credit therefor.
Bill History: 01-30-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 4148   Pretlow, Gary J. Enacts provisions providing protection to employees from retaliatory actions by employers where such employees report improper business activities.
Bill History: 02-01-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 4208   Camara, Karim Relates to the bonds required by employment agencies, disclosure of the right to the return of fees and deposits and the language of employment contracts.
Bill History: 04-22-13 A Set on the Assembly Floor Calendar
04-23-13 A Laid out for discussion
04-23-13 A Passed Assembly (Vote: Y:111/N: 8)
04-23-13 S Delivered to the Senate
04-23-13 S Referred to Senate Consumer Protection

AB 4226   Gottfried, Richard N. Prohibits discrimination based on gender identity or expression and includes offenses regarding gender identity or expression under the hate crimes statute.
Bill History: 04-29-13 A Set on the Assembly Floor Calendar
04-30-13 A Laid out for discussion
04-30-13 A Passed Assembly (Vote: Y: 84/N: 46)
04-30-13 S Delivered to the Senate
05-01-13 S Referred to Senate Investigations & Government Operations

AB 4287   Barclay, William A. Waives civil service examination application fees for veterans.
Bill History: 02-01-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Employees

AB 4359   Thiele, Jr., Fred W. Relates to veterans with disabilities.
Bill History: 03-18-13 A Set on the Assembly Floor Calendar
03-18-13 A Laid out for discussion
03-18-13 A Passed Assembly (Vote: Y:123/N: 0)
03-18-13 S Delivered to the Senate
03-18-13 S Referred to Senate Judiciary

AB 4385   Perry, N. Nick Provides employees with the opportunity to maintain health benefits through employer during approved unpaid leave of absence.
Bill History: 02-04-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 4386   Perry, N. Nick Provides for the indefinite suspension of New York city police officers without pay pending the disposition of charges of incompetence or misconduct in certain cases.
Bill History: 02-04-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Employees

AB 4589   O'Donnell, Daniel J. Prohibits employment discrimination against persons whose criminal charges have been adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.
Bill History: 02-06-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Corrections

AB 4791   Titone, Matthew J. Prohibits state contracts with vendors that forbid employees from litigating discrimination or harassment claims.
Bill History: 02-08-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Operations
03-13-13 A Meeting set for 9:30 a.m., 623 LOB Assembly Governmental Operations
03-12-13 A Committee meeting rescheduled Assembly Governmental Operations
03-13-13 A Meeting set for Off the Floor Assembly Governmental Operations
03-13-13 A Reported and referred to Assembly Codes

AB 4802   Perry, N. Nick Allows public employee organizations an opportunity to reconsider and re-vote on a written agreement that was initially voted down.
Bill History: 02-11-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Employees

AB 4807   Perry, N. Nick Authorizes court to order temporary employee increase during pendency of court ordered injunctive relief in favor of the employer.
Bill History: 02-11-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Employees

AB 4810   Abbate, Jr., Peter J. Relates to labor performed under certain public work contracts.
Bill History: 02-11-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 4825   Graf, Alfred C. Allows political subdivisions to enter into purchase contracts with retailers, vendors and wholesalers when such contracts are lower than the lowest responsible bidder.
Bill History: 02-11-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Local Governments
05-07-13 A Meeting set for 11:30 a.m., 838 LOB Assembly Local Governments
05-07-13 A Held for consideration in Assembly Local Governments

AB 4832   Perry, N. Nick Authorizes localities to remove citizenship requirements for police and firefighters in their jurisdictions.
Bill History: 02-11-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Operations

AB 4869   Aubry, Jeffrion L. Requires employers to make a conditional offer of employment before inquiring about any criminal convictions of a prospective employee.
Bill History: 02-12-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Corrections
05-21-13 A Meeting set for 12:30 p.m., 524 LOB Assembly Corrections

AB 4878   Englebright, Steven Directs that long term care counseling shall be provided to individuals participating in the public retirement systems of the state and city of New York.
Bill History: 02-13-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Employees

AB 4887   Sepulveda, Luis R. Relates to the definition of "direct relationship" for the purposes of article 23-A of the correction law regarding certain licensures and employment.
Bill History: 03-20-13 A Second report
03-20-13 A Advanced to third reading
03-21-13 A Set on the Assembly Floor Calendar
04-15-13 A Laid out for discussion
04-15-13 A Laid aside

AB 4935   Stec, Daniel G. Proposes the removal of pension and retirement benefits from persons convicted of certain felonies.
Bill History: 02-13-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Employees
02-15-13 A Sent to the Attorney - General for opinion
03-15-13 A Opinion referred to Assembly Judiciary
04-30-13 A Meeting set for 11:30 a.m., 840 LOB Assembly Governmental Employees
04-30-13 A Held for consideration in Assembly Governmental Employees

AB 4954   Wright, Keith L.T. Enacts the broadcast employees' freedom to work act; repealer.
Bill History: 02-13-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 4965   Englebright, Steven Establishes a civil cause of action for employees who are subjected to an abusive work environment.
Bill History: 02-13-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 5033   Englebright, Steven Revives causes of action for denial of retroactive membership by public retirement systems for members who would have qualified for such relief under section 803.
Bill History: 02-14-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Employees

AB 5041   Goodell, Andrew Authorizes minors who are members of a religious community to engage or assist in employment which minors are otherwise prohibited from performing.
Bill History: 02-14-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 5106   Fitzpatrick, Michael J. Removes the requirement that a public employer continue terms of an expired agreement until a new agreement is negotiated with an employee organization.
Bill History: 02-20-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Employees

AB 5156   Brennan, James F. Provides that qualifications for unemployment benefits shall be based on hours of work rather than earnings.
Bill History: 02-20-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 5202   Magee, Bill Excludes certain seasonal fair workers from the definition of employee for purposes of the minimum wage act.
Bill History: 02-21-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 5234   Wright, Keith L.T. Enacts the "roadway excavation quality assurance act".
Bill History: 02-21-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor
04-30-13 A Meeting set for 12:30 p.m., 524 LOB Assembly Labor
04-30-13 A Reported and referred to Assembly Codes
AB 5235 -- No Action Found --

AB 5239   Wright, Keith L.T. Directs the commissioner of labor to establish the form and content for contracts for the employment of domestic workers.
Bill History: 02-21-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 5249   Tenney, Claudia Suspends the Triborough amendment; requires the mandate relief team to prepare a list of unfunded mandates; expires in two years.
Bill History: 02-21-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Employees
AB 5256 -- No Action Found --

AB 5262   Wright, Keith L.T. Establishes procedure and standards for determining an employee was unjustly dismissed; provides remedy for unjust dismissal.
Bill History: 02-21-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 5263   Wright, Keith L.T. Relates to the definition of employment as it concerns professional models; repealer.
Bill History: 02-21-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 5297   Rozic, Nily D. Enacts the "adjunct professors' unemployment insurance fairness act".
Bill History: 02-22-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 5299   Pretlow, Gary J. Authorizes the care and treatment of injured employees by duly licensed social workers under the workers' compensation program.
Bill History: 02-22-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 5324   Abbate, Jr., Peter J. Allows certain Tier 3 and 4 retirement system members who have contributed for a period of 10 years or more to receive additional service credit.
Bill History: 02-22-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Operations
04-23-13 A Reference changed to Assembly Governmental Employees
04-30-13 A Meeting set for 11:30 a.m., 840 LOB Assembly Governmental Employees
04-30-13 A Held for consideration in Assembly Governmental Employees

AB 5339   Galef, Sandra R. Relates to providing an exemption for school districts from requirements for separate specifications for public works.
Bill History: 02-25-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Education

AB 5375   Brennan, James F. Enacts the "Unemployment Insurance Liability Act of 2013".
Bill History: 02-25-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 5472   Silver, Sheldon Relates to payment of independent contractors.
Bill History: 02-27-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor
03-20-13 A Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., 524 LOB Assembly Labor
03-20-13 A Reported and referred to Assembly Codes
04-23-13 A Meeting set for Off the Floor Assembly Codes
04-23-13 A Reported and referred to Assembly Ways and Means

AB 5482   Englebright, Steven Provides that unemployment insurance provisions shall not apply to work performed during participation in the Older American Community Service Employment Program.
Bill History: 02-28-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 5525   Gabryszak, Dennis H. Changes the definitions of veteran and non-disabled veteran with regard to additional service credits.
Bill History: 02-28-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Employees

AB 5618   Englebright, Steven Relates to prohibiting a diminution of certain employee benefits.
Bill History: 03-04-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Employees

AB 5659   Katz, Stephen Requires employers to register for E-verify program for verification of employment eligibility; establishes a tax credit for employers with less than fifty employees.
Bill History: 03-04-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 5773   McKevitt, Thomas Includes distributions to an employer sponsored retirement plans in the definition of "income" for determining eligibility in the school tax relief program (STAR).
Bill History: 03-06-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Real Property Taxation

AB 5950   Wright, Keith L.T. Relates to application of guidelines for medical treatment for injured workers.
Bill History: 03-08-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 5958   Heastie, Carl E. Enacts the New York state fair pay act.
Bill History: 04-16-13 A Ordered Direct to Third Reading
04-16-13 A Laid out for discussion
04-16-13 A Passed Assembly (Vote: Y: 86/N: 40)
04-16-13 S Delivered to the Senate
04-16-13 S Referred to Senate Finance

AB 6113   Englebright, Steven Enacts the responsible bidders database act requiring the state comptroller to maintain a database containing certain information for certain contracts.
Bill History: 03-15-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Operations

AB 6139   Ramos, Philip R. Relates to certain veterans and competitive civil service exam points.
Bill History: 03-15-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Veterans Affairs

AB 6294   Gabryszak, Dennis H. Establishes the crime of defrauding a public pension plan and provides for disclosure and reporting of contracts of the school district.
Bill History: 03-25-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Codes

AB 6299   Gabryszak, Dennis H. Provides unemployment insurance for survivors of domestic violence.
Bill History: 03-25-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 6300   Gabryszak, Dennis H. Grants additional credit to volunteer firefighters in competitive civil service examinations for appointment and promotion, also for retention.
Bill History: 03-25-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Employees

AB 6419   Morelle, Joseph D. Clarifies methods for the payment of wages and authorizes the payment of wages by use of payroll cards.
Bill History: 03-26-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor
04-12-13 A Amend (T) and recommit to Assembly Labor
04-12-13 A Print number AB 6419 A

AB 6574   Abbate, Jr., Peter J. Relates to suspension or demotion upon the abolition or reduction of positions for labor class and noncompetitive titles; repealer.
Bill History: 04-24-13 A Second report
04-25-13 A Advanced to third reading
04-29-13 A Set on the Assembly Floor Calendar
05-01-13 A Laid out for discussion
05-01-13 A Laid aside

AB 6581   Abbate, Jr., Peter J. Grants employees in labor class positions rights with regards to the suspension or demotion upon abolition or reduction of certain positions.
Bill History: 04-10-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Employees
04-23-13 A Meeting set for 11:00 A.M., 840 LOB Assembly Governmental Employees
04-23-13 A Reported and referred to Assembly Codes

AB 6589   Tenney, Claudia Relates to pre-authorized procedures.
Bill History: 04-10-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 6633   Fahy, Patricia A. Requires legislative approval of any contract between a corporation and New York state that would require the relocation of 75 or more employees across county lines.
Bill History: 04-12-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Judiciary
05-07-13 A Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., 832 LOB Assembly Judiciary
05-07-13 A Reported and referred to Assembly Ways and Means

AB 6634   Wright, Keith L.T. Authorizes certain care and treatment to injured employees.
Bill History: 04-12-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 6635   Heastie, Carl E. Enacts the "Higher Education Employment Protection Act".
Bill History: 04-12-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor
04-30-13 A Meeting set for 12:30 p.m., 524 LOB Assembly Labor
04-30-13 A Reported and referred to Assembly Ways and Means

AB 6801   Sweeney, Robert K. Limits the maximum post-retirement earnings of public employees.
Bill History: 04-19-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Employees
05-21-13 A Meeting set for 12:00 p.m., 840 LOB Assembly Governmental Employees

AB 6857   Abbate, Jr., Peter J. Relates to an employees' ability to revert back to a previously held non-competitive or labor class title.
Bill History: 04-22-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Employees

AB 6868   Abbate, Jr., Peter J. Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions of law relating to the resolution of labor disputes.
Bill History: 05-06-13 A Set on the Assembly Floor Calendar
05-07-13 A Laid out for discussion
05-07-13 A Passed Assembly (Vote: Y: 84/N: 5)
05-07-13 S Delivered to the Senate
05-07-13 S Referred to Senate Investigations & Government Operations

AB 6869   Abbate, Jr., Peter J. Extends the effectiveness of provisions of the civil service law relating to injunctive relief in improper practice cases.
Bill History: 05-01-13 A Second report
05-02-13 A Advanced to third reading
05-06-13 A Set on the Assembly Floor Calendar
05-07-13 A Laid out for discussion
05-07-13 A Laid aside

AB 6902   Heastie, Carl E. Relates to developing and implementing programs to prevent workplace violence in public schools.
Bill History: 04-24-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 7018   Abbate, Jr., Peter J. Allows employers to suspend a police officer without pay pending disciplinary charges.
Bill History: 04-29-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Employees
05-21-13 A Meeting set for 12:00 p.m., 840 LOB Assembly Governmental Employees

AB 7029   Simotas, Aravella Relates to the entitlement to unpaid leave of absence for victims of domestic violence.
Bill History: 04-30-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 7056   Dinowitz, Jeffrey Enacts the "credit privacy in employment act" to prohibit the use of consumer credit reports in hiring and employment determinations.
Bill History: 04-30-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Consumer Affairs and Protection
05-21-13 A Meeting set for 12:30 p.m., 942 LOB Assembly Consumer Affairs and Protec

AB 7088   Saladino, Joseph S. Exempts employers and self-employed individuals in Nassau county from the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax.
Bill History: 05-01-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Ways and Means

AB 7091   Wright, Keith L.T. Expands retraining opportunities to unemployed citizens of the state.
Bill History: 05-01-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 7109   Moya, Francisco P. Enacts the "regional labor protection act of 2013".
Bill History: 05-01-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 7142   Abbate, Jr., Peter J. Extends provisions of "heart bill" to deputy sheriff members of the NYCERS.
Bill History: 05-02-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Employees

AB 7190   Rozic, Nily D. Relates to workplace violence.
Bill History: 05-07-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Labor

AB 7218   Abbate, Jr., Peter J. Relates to suspension or demotion upon abolition or reduction of positions for labor class titles.
Bill History: 05-08-13 A Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Governmental Employees
05-21-13 A Meeting set for 12:00 p.m., 840 LOB Assembly Governmental Employees

SB 74   Peralta, Jose R. Requires the payment of prevailing wages on certain state university of New York construction projects.
Bill History: 12-03-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Labor
02-01-13 S Committee discharged and committed to Senate Infrastructure and Capital Investment

SB 75   Peralta, Jose R. Relates to unemployment insurance benefits for professional employment by certain educational institutions.
Bill History: 12-03-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Labor

SB 121   Peralta, Jose R. Relates to restrictions on consecutive hours of work for nurses in the office of children and family services.
Bill History: 12-03-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Labor

SB 125   Peralta, Jose R. Broadens scope of prevailing wage requirements for service employees and establishes criminal penalties for violations.
Bill History: 12-03-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Labor

SB 126   Peralta, Jose R. Broadens scope of prevailing wage requirements for service employees and establishes criminal penalties for violations.
Bill History: 12-03-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Labor

SB 127   Peralta, Jose R. Expands retraining opportunities to unemployed citizens of the state.
Bill History: 12-03-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Labor

SB 195   Squadron, Daniel Prohibits discrimination based on gender identity or expression and includes offenses regarding gender identity or expression under the hate crimes statute.
Bill History: 12-04-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Investigations & Government Operations

SB 232   Squadron, Daniel Relates to payment of independent contractors.
Bill History: 12-04-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Labor

SB 261   Diaz, Ruben M. Requires farm labor contractors to provide certified copies of payroll records to the commissioner of labor.
Bill History: 12-04-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Labor

SB 280   Larkin, Jr., William J. Authorizes veterans' and disabled veterans' credits to be added to an individual's civil service examination after the establishment of an eligible list.
Bill History: 04-24-13 S Set on the Senate Active List for
04-24-13 S Laid out for discussion
04-24-13 S Passed Senate (Vote: Y: 60/N: 0)
04-24-13 A Delivered to the Assembly
04-24-13 A Referred to Assembly Governmental Employees

SB 332   Avella, Tony Prohibits elected officials from collecting retirement while still in office when the retirement is earned from an elective public office.
Bill History: 01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Civil Service and Pensions

SB 361   Kennedy, Timothy M. Establishes voluntary licensure of master plumbers by the department of state.
Bill History: 12-07-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Consumer Protection

SB 372   Kennedy, Timothy M. Waives civil service examination application fees for veterans.
Bill History: 12-07-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Civil Service and Pensions

SB 479   Diaz, Ruben M. Requires that all persons working on contracts valued at $250,000 or more receive at least ten hours of OSHA training prior to their performance of work.
Bill History: 12-11-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Labor

SB 503   Espaillat, Adriano Provides that a child regardless of age who has lived with a tenant parent for two years or more in a rent-regulated apartment shall be deemed a tenant.
Bill History: 12-11-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Housing and Construction

SB 504   Espaillat, Adriano Requires employment agencies in the city of New York to provide and post a job seekers bill of rights.
Bill History: 12-11-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Consumer Protection

SB 542   Kennedy, Timothy M. Relates to enacting the "save New York call center jobs act of 2013".
Bill History: 12-11-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Labor

SB 549   Grisanti, Mark J. Creates and allows funding for post-employment benefit reserve funds.
Bill History: 12-11-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Local Government

SB 626   Stavisky, Toby Ann Relates to actions brought by employees for unpaid wages; and creates the employee wage safety fund.
Bill History: 12-12-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Judiciary

SB 641   Stavisky, Toby Ann Expands definition of place of public accommodation.
Bill History: 12-12-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Investigations & Government Operations

SB 677   Stewart-Cousins, Andrea Prohibits hiring discrimination by employers, employment agencies and licensing agencies based upon an individual's unemployment status.
Bill History: 12-12-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Investigations & Government Operations

SB 700   Sampson, John L. Establishes a rebuttable presumption relating to daily employment of unskilled or untrained workers.
Bill History: 12-13-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Labor

SB 718   Grisanti, Mark J. Relates to veterans' credits for civil service appointments and promotions.
Bill History: 12-13-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Judiciary
01-11-13 S Sent to the Attorney - General for opinion
02-06-13 S Opinion referred to Senate Judiciary

SB 819   Adams, Eric Requires state officer investigating a subordinate to issue, to such subordinate, a copy of any subpoena duces tecum issued to a party who is not a state employee.
Bill History: 12-14-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Investigations & Government Operations

SB 990   Parker, Kevin S. Enacts the protection in the workplace act.
Bill History: 12-19-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Labor

SB 1071   Maziarz, George D. Excludes certain seasonal fair workers from the definition of employee for purposes of the minimum wage act.
Bill History: 12-20-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Labor

SB 1072   Maziarz, George D. Requires department of economic development to prepare report relating to international trade agreements.
Bill History: 12-20-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Commerce & Economic Development
01-09-13 S Amend (T) and recommit to Senate Commerce & Economic Development
01-09-13 S Print number SB 1072 A

SB 1075   Maziarz, George D. Enacts the "roadway excavation quality assurance act".
Bill History: 12-20-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Labor
02-01-13 S Committee discharged and committed to Senate Infrastructure and Capital Investment

SB 1080   Maziarz, George D. Relates to restrictions on consecutive hours of work for non-nursing direct care staff.
Bill History: 12-20-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Labor

SB 1114   Maziarz, George D. Authorizes certain care and treatment to injured employees.
Bill History: 12-20-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Labor
04-18-13 S Amend (T) and recommit to Senate Labor
04-18-13 S Print number SB 1114 A

SB 1126   Ranzenhofer, Michael H. Requires public arbitration panel to which a dispute is referred to consider above all other factors the financial ability of the public employer to pay, as defined.
Bill History: 12-20-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Civil Service and Pensions

SB 1147   Breslin, Neil D. Requires legislative approval of any contract between a corporation and New York state that would require the relocation of 75 or more employees across county lines.
Bill History: 12-20-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Judiciary

SB 1158   Breslin, Neil D. Prohibits the diminution of health insurance benefits of public employee retirees.
Bill History: 12-20-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Civil Service and Pensions

SB 1214   Ranzenhofer, Michael H. Creates the public employees' fair employment act study commission to review the existing Taylor law.
Bill History: 12-20-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Finance

SB 1225   Perkins, Bill Provides tax credit for employers of workers who were receiving public assistance immediately preceding such employment.
Bill History: 12-20-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Investigations & Government Operations

SB 1262   Perkins, Bill Relates to the living wage adjustment of personal care services workers.
Bill History: 12-20-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Health

SB 1290   Montgomery, Velmanette Relates to training and education for sustainable wage jobs and traditional and nontraditional employment in public assistance employment programs.
Bill History: 12-21-12 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Social Services

SB 1491   Krueger, Liz Enacts the New York state fair pay act.
Bill History: 01-02-13 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Labor
02-26-13 S Notice of committee consideration - requested
04-15-13 S Meeting set for 12:00 p.m., 511 LOB Senate Labor
04-15-13 S Reported and committed to Senate Finance

SB 1562   LaValle, Kenneth P. Relates to veterans with disabilities.
Bill History: 01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Judiciary
01-11-13 S Sent to the Attorney - General for opinion
02-06-13 S Opinion referred to Senate Judiciary
05-07-13 S Meeting set for 11:30 a.m., 123 CAP Senate Judiciary
05-06-13 S Committee meeting cancelled Senate Judiciary

SB 1611   Parker, Kevin S. Provides for a state workforce fuel reduction and conservation program which will develop and assist in implementing strategies to reduce fuel consumption.
Bill History: 01-03-13 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Investigations & Government Operations

SB 1634   Parker, Kevin S. Establishes the "Safe Staffing for Hospital Care Act".
Bill History: 01-03-13 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Health

SB 1660   Grisanti, Mark J. Requires employers to authorize absence from or lateness to work if such absence or lateness was due to responding to an emergency as a volunteer.
Bill History: 01-03-13 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Labor

SB 1666   Grisanti, Mark J. Includes sworn environmental conservation police officers in definition of police officer for purposes of presumption regarding impairment caused by heart disease.
Bill History: 01-03-13 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Civil Service and Pensions

SB 1717   Espaillat, Adriano Promotes fairness in competitive bidding by providing for enforcement of prevailing wage provisions applicable to public work construction projects.
Bill History: 01-04-13 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Consumer Protection

SB 1743   Espaillat, Adriano Enacts the farmworkers fair labor practices act, granting collective bargaining rights, workers' compensation and unemployment benefits to farmworkers.
Bill History: 01-04-13 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Labor
03-11-13 S Notice of committee consideration - requested
04-22-13 S Notice of committee consideration - withdrawn

SB 1754   Robach, Joseph E. Relates to prescription prices and pharmacies for injured employees.
Bill History: 04-22-13 S Meeting set for 12:00 p.m., 511 LOB Senate Labor
04-22-13 S First report calendar
04-23-13 S Second report
04-24-13 S Advanced to third reading
04-29-13 S Placed on the Senate Floor Calendar

SB 1817   Espaillat, Adriano Provides a time schedule that the fiscal officer must follow when investigating and adjudicating complaints of prevailing wage violations.
Bill History: 01-07-13 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Labor
02-01-13 S Committee discharged and committed to Senate Infrastructure and Capital Investment

SB 1834   Parker, Kevin S. Enacts parental involvement leave act requiring employers to grant employees up to 16 hours leave to attend school conferences or classroom activities.
Bill History: 01-07-13 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Labor
03-11-13 S Notice of committee consideration - requested
04-15-13 S Meeting set for 12:00 p.m., 511 LOB Senate Labor
04-15-13 S Taken off the Committee Agenda Senate Labor

SB 1871   Montgomery, Velmanette Establishes policy of equal pay for both sexes and equivalent value of work and directs the taking of corrective action.
Bill History: 01-07-13 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Civil Service and Pensions

SB 1927   Addabbo, Jr., Joseph P. Extends provisions of "heart bill" to deputy sheriff members of the NYCERS.
Bill History: 01-07-13 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Local Government

SB 1934   Addabbo, Jr., Joseph P. Enacts the "state workforce injury reduction act".
Bill History: 01-07-13 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Civil Service and Pensions

SB 1936   Addabbo, Jr., Joseph P. Relates to developing and implementing programs to prevent workplace violence in public schools.
Bill History: 01-07-13 S Pre-Filed
01-09-13 S Referred to Senate Labor

SB 2042   Bonacic, John J. Relates to workplace violence.
Bill History: 04-15-13 S Meeting set for 12:00 p.m., 511 LOB Senate Labor
04-15-13 S First report calendar
04-16-13 S Second report
04-17-13 S Advanced to third reading
04-22-13 S Placed on the Senate Floor Calendar

SB 2069   Hannon, Kemp Relates to directing the granting of excused leave to public officers and employees of this state to undertake screening for cervical cancer.
Bill History: 02-11-13 S First report calendar
02-12-13 S Second report
02-27-13 S Advanced to third reading
02-28-13 S Placed on the Senate Floor Calendar
03-11-13 S Amended on third reading SB 2069 A

SB 2082   Young, Catharine M. Relates to asbestos project notification and associated fee.
Bill History: 01-10-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor

SB 2087   Young, Catharine M. Authorizes minors who are members of a religious community to engage or assist in employment which minors are otherwise prohibited from performing.
Bill History: 01-10-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor

SB 2197   Carlucci, David Relates to discipline of an employee for physical or sexual abuse of people with developmental disabilities.
Bill History: 01-14-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Civil Service and Pensions

SB 2313   DeFrancisco, John A. Eliminates an employer's annual notice requirement.
Bill History: 01-15-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor

SB 2329   Klein, Jeffrey D. Prohibits the hiring of a level 2 or level 3 sex offender as a building superintendent or resident manager, provides that sexual harassment of a tenant is a violation.
Bill History: 01-16-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Housing and Construction

SB 2360   Klein, Jeffrey D. Authorizes the care and treatment of injured employees by duly licensed social workers under the workers' compensation program.
Bill History: 01-16-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor
05-21-13 S Meeting set for 12:00 p.m., 511 LOB Senate Labor

SB 2434   Klein, Jeffrey D. Prohibits an employer from requesting that an employee or applicant disclose any means for accessing an electronic personal account or service.
Bill History: 01-17-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor
03-19-13 S Amend (T) and recommit to Senate Labor
03-19-13 S Print number SB 2434 A

SB 2483   Lanza, Andrew J. Requires agency payroll records be made available.
Bill History: 05-06-13 S Advanced to third reading
05-07-13 S Placed on the Senate Floor Calendar
05-07-13 S Set on the Senate Active List for
05-07-13 S Laid out for discussion
05-07-13 S Laid aside for the day

SB 2509   Robach, Joseph E. Relates to the entitlement to unpaid leave of absence for victims of domestic violence.
Bill History: 04-15-13 S Meeting set for 12:00 p.m., 511 LOB Senate Labor
04-15-13 S First report calendar
04-16-13 S Second report
04-17-13 S Advanced to third reading
04-22-13 S Placed on the Senate Floor Calendar

SB 2546   Ranzenhofer, Michael H. Relates to providing notification of prevailing wage violation allegations.
Bill History: 01-18-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor
02-01-13 S Committee discharged and committed to Senate Infrastructure and Capital Investment

SB 2556   Golden, Martin J. Relates to payment of independent contractors.
Bill History: 04-22-13 S Meeting set for 12:00 p.m., 511 LOB Senate Labor
04-22-13 S First report calendar
04-23-13 S Second report
04-24-13 S Advanced to third reading
04-29-13 S Placed on the Senate Floor Calendar

SB 2626   Parker, Kevin S. Requires all employers to provide paid sick leave to employees.
Bill History: 01-23-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor

SB 2696   Parker, Kevin S. Requires persons or entities providing benefits in the event of disability to not impose onerous or unreasonable conditions for the payment of benefits thereunder.
Bill History: 01-23-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary

SB 2706   Parker, Kevin S. Enacts the "Unemployment Insurance Liability Act of 2013".
Bill History: 01-23-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor

SB 2761   Ranzenhofer, Michael H. Increases project size for which separate contracts on public work are required; repealer.
Bill History: 01-23-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government

SB 2860   Savino, Diane J. Relates to reciprocity of debarments imposed under the federal Davis-Bacon Act.
Bill History: 01-24-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor
05-21-13 S Meeting set for 12:00 p.m., 511 LOB Senate Labor

SB 2866   Smith, Malcolm A. Establishes the summer employment program.
Bill History: 01-24-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor

SB 2992   Adams, Eric Enacts the New York consumer and worker protection act.
Bill History: 01-28-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Consumer Protection

SB 3109   Martins, Jack M. Requires notice from employers to customers of service charges and administrative fees that are not distributed to employees as gratuities.
Bill History: 01-30-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor
04-25-13 S Amend (T) and recommit to Senate Labor
04-25-13 S Print number SB 3109 A

SB 3242   Parker, Kevin S. Establishes the NYS Triangle Shirtwaist Fire 103rd anniversary commemoration commission.
Bill History: 01-31-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance

SB 3323   Hassell-Thompson, Ruth Enacts the "Omnibus Prevailing Wage Enforcement Act".
Bill History: 01-31-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor
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SB 3357   Hassell-Thompson, Ruth Relates to the definition of "direct relationship" for the purposes of article 23-A of the correction law regarding certain licensures and employment.
Bill History: 02-01-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Crime Victims, Crime and Correction

SB 3363   Addabbo, Jr., Joseph P. Imposes punishment for violations of the department of labor's fire regulations.
Bill History: 02-01-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor

SB 3367   Hassell-Thompson, Ruth Requires employers to make a conditional offer of employment before inquiring about any criminal convictions of a prospective employee.
Bill History: 02-01-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Investigations & Government Operati

SB 3386   Hassell-Thompson, Ruth Makes it an unlawful discriminatory practice for prospective employers to make certain inquiries relating to criminal convictions.
Bill History: 02-01-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Crime Victims, Crime and Correction

SB 3391   Addabbo, Jr., Joseph P. Requires notice of public work projects to residents in N.Y. city.
Bill History: 02-01-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Cities

SB 3393   Addabbo, Jr., Joseph P. Provides unemployment benefits to workers who are partially unemployed; repealer.
Bill History: 02-01-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor

SB 3461   Krueger, Liz Provides that bicycle operators and the businesses working as an independent contractor with such operators shall be liable for such operators' violation of the law.
Bill History: 02-04-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Cities

SB 3564   Bonacic, John J. Relates to labor performed under certain public work contracts.
Bill History: 02-05-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor
02-27-13 S Meeting set for 12:00 p.m., 511 LOB Senate Labor
02-27-13 S Reported and committed to Senate Finance

SB 3627   Lanza, Andrew J. Prohibits the diminution of health insurance benefits of certain public employee retirees.
Bill History: 02-07-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Civil Service and Pensions

SB 3680   Savino, Diane J. Relates to setting a time limit for requesting full board review of unanimous board panel decisions.
Bill History: 02-11-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor

SB 3691   Hannon, Kemp Enacts the "safe staffing for quality care act".
Bill History: 02-11-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health

SB 3714   Savino, Diane J. Defines lowest responsible bidder and unfair labor practices for purposes of the prevailing wage law for public works projects.
Bill History: 02-12-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor

SB 3863   Savino, Diane J. Establishes a civil cause of action for employees who are subjected to an abusive work environment.
Bill History: 02-25-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor

SB 3868   Klein, Jeffrey D. Enacts the "credit privacy in employment act" to prohibit the use of credit information in hiring and employment determinations.
Bill History: 02-25-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Consumer Protection
03-18-13 S Amend (T) and recommit to Senate Consumer Protection
03-18-13 S Print number SB 3868 A
05-02-13 S Amend (T) and recommit to Senate Consumer Protection
05-02-13 S Print number SB 3868 B

SB 4084   Lanza, Andrew J. Enacts the "public employee whistleblower protection act"; repealer.
Bill History: 03-07-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Civil Service and Pensions

SB 4094   O'Brien, Ted Enacts the "unfunded mandate reform act".
Bill History: 03-08-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance

SB 4134   Parker, Kevin S. Provides public and private employees right to review personnel file.
Bill History: 03-12-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor

SB 4254   Boyle, Philip M. Relates to noncompliance of an employer or income payor with income execution orders.
Bill History: 03-15-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary

SB 4392   Gallivan, Patrick M. Clarifies methods for the payment of wages and authorizes the payment of wages by use of payroll cards.
Bill History: 03-26-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor
04-23-13 S Amend (T) and recommit to Senate Labor
04-23-13 S Print number SB 4392 A

SB 4438   Marcellino, Carl L. Prohibits state contracts with vendors that forbid employees from litigating discrimination or harassment claims.
Bill History: 04-01-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance

SB 4470   Savino, Diane J. Enacts the "Higher Education Employment Protection Act".
Bill History: 04-03-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor
05-21-13 S Meeting set for 12:00 p.m., 511 LOB Senate Labor

SB 4471   Savino, Diane J. Requires workers comp hearings and pre-hearing conferences to be stenographically recorded by a stenographer in the employ of the workers' compensation board.
Bill History: 04-29-13 S Set on the Senate Active List for
04-29-13 S Laid out for discussion
04-29-13 S Passed Senate (Vote: Y: 58/N: 1)
04-29-13 A Delivered to the Assembly
04-29-13 A Referred to Assembly Labor

SB 4525   Kennedy, Timothy M. Grants additional credit to volunteer firefighters in competitive civil service examinations for appointment and promotion, also for retention.
Bill History: 04-08-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Civil Service and Pensions

SB 4676   Robach, Joseph E. Requires prior written notice upon hiring and once annually to all employees, informing them of the types of electronic monitoring which may occur.
Bill History: 04-17-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Codes

SB 4732   DeFrancisco, John A. Limits the maximum post-retirement earnings of public employees.
Bill History: 04-19-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Civil Service and Pensions

SB 4824   Savino, Diane J. Allows employers to suspend a police officer without pay pending disciplinary charges.
Bill History: 04-25-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government

SB 4906   Golden, Martin J. Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions of law relating to the resolution of labor disputes.
Bill History: 05-01-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Investigations & Government Operati

SB 4909   Golden, Martin J. Extends the effectiveness of provisions of the civil service law relating to injunctive relief in improper practice cases.
Bill History: 05-01-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Civil Service and Pensions

SB 5181   Marcellino, Carl L. Prohibits the use of job applicant's personal credit history as hiring criteria, unless a reasonable nexus exists.
Bill History: 05-14-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Investigations & Government Operati


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