Bill > S04912

This bill introduces the "Construction Reporting Pay Act," which establishes new wage protections for construction workers in New York State. The legislation requires that if a construction worker is called to report for work or scheduled for a shift, they will be compensated even if the work is canceled or they are sent home early. Specifically, if a worker reports to work at an employer's request, they must be paid for at least four hours at the prevailing wage rate, even if no work is performed. Additionally, if a scheduled shift is canceled with less than twelve hours' notice, the worker must be paid for two hours at their regular wage rate. The bill's legislative intent emphasizes the importance of providing construction workers with more reliable and predictable scheduling, which is intended to create a more harmonious and safer work environment. The new provisions apply to various types of construction projects and will take effect 90 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for preparing necessary implementing regulations.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4912