NY A03040

Creates "Schedules That Work Act" requiring employers with 50+ employees in New York to engage in good-faith interactive process when employees request changes to work schedules, hours, location, or notification timing.

Mandates employers grant schedule change requests from employees with serious health conditions, caregiver responsibilities, or enrolled in career-related education, unless employer demonstrates a bona fide business reason for denial.

Requires retail, food service, and cleaning employees receive: minimum 4 hours pay if reporting for work but given less than 4 hours; 1 hour pay for on-call contacts with less than 24 hours notice; 1 additional hour pay for split shifts.

Mandates employers provide retail, food service, and cleaning employees written notification of work schedules and minimum expected monthly hours on first day of work, with 14 days advance notice of schedule changes and 1 hour additional pay for changes made with less than 24 hours notice.

Prohibits employer retaliation against employees exercising rights under the act and establishes civil action with 2-year statute of limitations for violations, recoverable damages including wages, benefits, attorney fees, and equitable relief; effective 180 days after enactment.