Bill > A06852

This bill modifies New York's labor law to require legislative approval for minimum wage increases proposed through wage orders. Specifically, the bill introduces new requirements for the wage-setting process, including that no new minimum wage order or modification can take effect without legislative authorization. The bill also mandates that the commissioner of labor must now prepare a detailed analysis of the potential aggregate cost to businesses when proposing wage increases, and must submit a comprehensive report to the legislature that includes the wage board's recommendations, the commissioner's stance on those recommendations, any filed objections, and the required cost analysis. Additionally, the bill changes the voting requirements for wage board recommendations, now requiring a unanimous vote instead of a simple majority, and modifies reporting and review procedures. The bill aims to increase legislative oversight and transparency in the minimum wage-setting process by ensuring that proposed wage increases undergo legislative scrutiny before implementation.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6852