Bill > A04148

This bill enacts the "Standing is Tiring (SIT) Act," which requires employers in certain industries (including retail, restaurant, grocery, clerical, carwash, maintenance, and healthcare) to provide suitable seats to employees when the nature of their work reasonably allows for seated work. The bill defines employees broadly, covering full-time, part-time, temporary, and contract workers. Employers are prohibited from artificially designing workspaces to require standing and must provide anti-fatigue mats or other ergonomic controls if seated work is not feasible. The New York State Department of Labor will be responsible for determining what constitutes work that "reasonably permits seated work" by evaluating factors such as task performance, job requirements, and workspace layout. The bill establishes an enforcement mechanism that includes an online complaint system, potential fines for non-compliance, and a private right of action for employees, allowing workers to sue employers who fail to provide appropriate seating. Additionally, the bill creates a rebuttable presumption of retaliation if an employer takes adverse action against an employee within 90 days of filing a complaint. Employers must also post informational signage and provide educational materials about employees' seating rights in multiple languages. The act will take effect one year after becoming law.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4148