Bill > A05423

This bill establishes a four-day workweek pilot program for state employees in New York, requiring the division of the budget and state department of civil service to identify state agencies or job functions where a four-day workweek is feasible for at least 60% of employees. By October 1, 2029, these agencies must implement the four-day workweek, with a critical caveat that for employees in unionized bargaining units, the transition must be negotiated and agreed upon with their exclusive representative. The bill ensures that employees transitioning to a four-day workweek will not experience reduced work hours (to less than 36 hours per week) or cuts in pay and benefits. Additionally, by October 1, 2030, the division of the budget and department must submit a comprehensive report to the governor and legislature detailing the implementation status, its impact on vacancy rates and agency budgets, and any other relevant information. The program is set to take effect on October 1, 2026, giving state agencies and departments several years to prepare for and gradually implement the new work schedule.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5423