Bill > S01734

This bill amends the New York labor law to provide additional protections for employees regarding benefits and wage supplements. Specifically, the bill prohibits employers from including provisions in agreements that would prevent employees from being compensated for accrued, unused vacation pay upon termination of employment. The bill also introduces a new term, "granted time," which refers to benefits or wage supplements provided to employees on a per-request basis and not accrued. For employees who receive granted time, the bill mandates that employers must pay a minimum of two weeks' wages upon termination of the agreement. An important exception is made for agreements negotiated through collective bargaining with labor unions, which would be exempt from these new requirements. The bill aims to enhance employee compensation rights by ensuring that workers are not unfairly denied payment for unused vacation time and receive a baseline severance payment when working under certain benefit arrangements. The new provisions will take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law, giving employers time to adjust their agreements and practices accordingly.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1734