Bill > S07515

This bill establishes the Schedules That Work Act, which provides employees with new rights to request flexible, predictable, or stable work schedules and requires employers with 50 or more employees to engage in a good faith interactive process when considering such requests. The bill specifically covers retail, food service, and cleaning employees, mandating that employers provide advance notice of work schedules (at least 14 days), pay reporting time and split shift wages, and inform new employees about their expected work hours. Employees can request schedule changes related to work hours, times, location, notification, and hour stability, with special protections for employees making requests due to serious health conditions, caregiving responsibilities, or educational program enrollment. The bill prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who exercise these rights and provides mechanisms for employees to file civil actions if their rights are violated, with potential damages including lost wages, reinstatement, and attorneys' fees. The law applies to nonexempt employees in specific occupational categories and includes detailed definitions of terms like "bona fide business reason" and "caregiver" to clarify its scope and implementation.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7515