Bill > A05064

This bill amends New York labor law to prohibit retail businesses from requiring employees to act as human billboards during extreme temperatures, which are defined as outdoor temperatures of 90 degrees Fahrenheit and above. The bill specifically defines a "retail business" as an entity primarily selling consumer goods like appliances, clothing, electronics, groceries, and household items at one or more stores in the state. A "human billboard" is characterized as an employee holding or wearing a sign or specific clothing outside a retail business for advertising purposes. The legislation aims to protect workers from potential health risks associated with prolonged outdoor exposure during very hot weather by preventing employers from mandating these outdoor advertising activities when temperatures are extremely high. The law would take effect immediately upon enactment, providing immediate protection for workers in retail businesses across New York state.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5064