Bill > S07461

This bill modifies New York state labor law to protect workers who leave or refuse work due to unsafe or unhealthy workplace conditions. Specifically, the bill prevents workers from being disqualified from receiving unemployment benefits if they separate from employment because their employer maintained, refused, or failed to address a health or safety condition that made the work environment unsuitable. The bill outlines that workers have provided sufficient notification of an unsuitable condition if they, another employee, or the employer should have been aware of the problematic workplace environment. The bill considers working conditions inconsistent with governmental agency laws, rules, policies, orders, or guidance as evidence of unsuitability. Additionally, the bill clarifies that a worker who is fired or leaves work in response to an employer's refusal to cure an unsafe condition has not committed misconduct and has not voluntarily quit without good cause. The changes aim to protect workers' rights and ensure they can seek unemployment benefits when leaving jobs due to genuine health and safety concerns.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7461