Bill > S00050

This bill extends paid family leave benefits to construction workers and employees in related trades who work under collective bargaining agreements across multiple employers. Specifically, the bill allows these workers to qualify for family leave benefits if they have been employed for at least 26 of the last 39 weeks by any covered employer that is a signatory to a collective bargaining agreement. The changes provide more flexibility for workers in industries with shifting employment, such as construction, where employees might move between different job sites or employers. The bill modifies existing workers' compensation law to recognize the unique employment patterns in these industries, ensuring that workers who are laid off or take unpaid leave can still maintain their eligibility for family leave benefits. The modifications also clarify that employees who return to work after receiving unemployment benefits can be eligible for family leave if they meet the work hour requirements. The bill aims to provide more comprehensive worker protections for employees in dynamic, multi-employer work environments.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S50