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NY A10127
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carrie Woerner
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AI Summary
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Allows workers who voluntarily quit due to unsafe or unhealthy working conditions to receive unemployment benefits without the standard disqualification period
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Defines qualifying unsafe conditions to include exposure to physical, chemical, or biological hazards; harassment or violence from employers, coworkers, or the public; and other conditions making the workplace unreasonably dangerous
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Requires the employer to have caused, maintained, or refused to cure the unsafe condition for the worker to qualify for benefits
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Directs the Labor Commissioner to enact rules and regulations protecting employees from unsafe or unhealthy working conditions
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Preserves the right to unemployment benefits for a voluntary separation due to unsafe or unhealthy working conditions if the employer has caused, maintained, or refused or failed to cure an unsafe or unhealthy working condition including, but not limited to, exposure to physical, chemical or biological hazards, harassment or violence by their employer, other employees or members of the public, or other deleterious condition that makes the work environment unreasonably dangerous or unsafe for the claimant.
Last Action
referred to labor
2/2/2026