Bill > A04629

This bill proposes to reduce the standard work week from 40 to 32 hours for employers with at least 500 employees who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Specifically, the legislation mandates that a legal work week will consist of 32 hours for these large employers, with a critical provision ensuring that employee compensation will not be reduced due to the shortened work week. The bill also establishes that employees who work beyond the 32-hour threshold will be eligible for overtime pay at a rate of 1.5 times their base compensation. Importantly, the bill allows for agreements that permit additional work at an increased compensation rate of at least 150% of the employee's base pay. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2027, giving employers several years to prepare for and implement the new work week standards. This legislation represents a significant shift in labor policy, potentially providing workers with more flexibility and work-life balance while maintaining their current earnings.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4629