Bill > A05642

This bill, known as the "standing is tiring (sit) act", requires employers in certain industries, such as retail, restaurant, and healthcare, to provide suitable seats for their employees where the nature of the work reasonably permits seated work. It prohibits employers from designing work spaces solely to require standing when the work could reasonably be done while seated. The bill also requires the Department of Labor to determine whether the nature of an employee's work reasonably permits seated work and to provide educational materials to inform employees of their rights. The bill creates a private right of action for employees whose employers do not provide the required seating, and it establishes a system of fines for employers who fail to comply with the law.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A5642