Bill > A05744

This bill amends the New York labor law by prohibiting the state labor commissioner from issuing or adopting any new wage orders or regulations after January 1, 2026, that would require employers to pay employees for time not actually worked. The proposed legislation effectively restricts the commissioner's ability to mandate compensation for periods when an employee is not performing work, which could potentially limit provisions like paid rest breaks, on-call time, or other compensable non-working periods. The bill is designed to provide more clarity and potentially reduce labor costs for employers by ensuring that wages are strictly tied to actual work performed. The law would apply to any new wage orders or revisions to existing regulations issued after the specified date, creating a clear cut-off point for such compensation requirements. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage, giving employers and the labor commissioner advance notice of the upcoming restriction.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5744