Bill > A04420

This bill establishes the Nail Salon Minimum Standards Council, a new body designed to investigate and improve working conditions in the nail salon industry in New York State. The council will consist of 15 voting members (6 nail salon workers, 6 nail salon employers, and 3 public representatives) and 6 non-voting delegates. Its primary responsibilities include investigating wages and working standards, holding public hearings, and making recommendations to the commissioner of labor on minimum wages, regulations, and working conditions for nail salon workers. A key component of the bill is the creation of a minimum pricing committee that will examine profit margins and recommend a fair pricing model to ensure adequate worker compensation and protect health and safety standards. The bill includes strong protections against retaliation for workers who participate in the council or report workplace issues, and mandates that the council reconvene every two years to review and update its recommendations. The goal is to address documented inappropriate working conditions in the nail salon industry, such as exposure to hazardous chemicals, unpredictable work schedules, and high rates of wage theft, by creating a collaborative mechanism for improving industry standards.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4420