Bill > A05332

This bill amends the New York labor law by modifying the definition of "employee" to specifically address outside salespersons, particularly those who are not contractually bound as captive salespersons, solicitors, agents, vendors, or other representatives. Previously, the law simply referred to "outside salesman" in its exceptions to the employee definition. The bill expands this section to clarify that outside salespersons who are not contractually tied to a specific entity will be included within the definition of an employee. This change is significant because it potentially extends minimum wage protections to a broader group of sales workers who may have previously been excluded from such benefits. The modification aims to provide greater labor protections for sales professionals who work independently or have more flexible sales arrangements. The bill will take effect on the first day of January following its enactment, giving businesses and workers time to understand and adapt to the new definition. Overall, the bill represents an effort to update labor law to reflect more modern and flexible employment arrangements in the sales industry.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5332