Bill > A06895

This bill extends the New York State Labor Relations Act to cover state grant recipients who act as employers, expanding protections against unfair labor practices. The bill defines a "state grant recipient" as any person or organization receiving state grant funds, including economic development grants, who functions as an employer. Under the new provisions, the state labor relations board gains the power to investigate and address unfair labor practices committed by these grant recipients, similar to its existing authority over traditional employers. If a state grant recipient is found to have committed a second or subsequent labor violation, the board may recommend that the contracting state agency cancel remaining payments to that recipient. This means that organizations receiving state grants could face financial consequences for repeated labor law violations, adding a significant enforcement mechanism to ensure fair labor practices. The bill aims to strengthen worker protections and create accountability for state-funded organizations by subjecting them to the same labor standards as other employers.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6895