New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A08999

Introduced
8/13/25  

Caption

Relates to wage parity compensation for home care workers and establishes certain requirements for supplemental benefit decisions.

Impact

The bill introduces significant changes to the current labor laws governing home care workers by limiting the extent to which employers can substitute mandatory benefits for cash wages. It requires written consent from employees to receive any non-cash benefits and ensures that employees are informed of their rights to cash compensation. This move is designed to empower workers by giving them more control over their compensation and preventing automatic enrollment in benefit plans without their explicit agreement.

Summary

A08999 is a bill introduced in the New York Assembly that aims to amend the public health law with respect to wage parity compensation specifically for home care workers. The legislation mandates that all compensation related to wage parity must be paid directly in cash to the employee, unless the employee explicitly chooses to receive part or all of the compensation in supplemental benefits. This stipulation ensures that workers are not deprived of their cash wages and emphasizes direct monetary compensation, reinforcing the financial rights of home care employees.

Contention

There are potential points of contention surrounding A08999, particularly concerning the implications it may have on the administration of benefit plans in the home care sector. Supporters of the bill argue that it protects workers from being forced into non-cash compensation packages that may not meet their financial needs. However, critics could raise concerns about the implications for employers and the feasibility of complying with these new requirements, especially if it complicates the employment framework for home care services.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY S05777

Extends wage parity for home care workers in upstate New York.

NY A05811

Extends wage parity for home care workers in upstate New York.

NY S07838

Requires the workers' compensation board to submit a supplemental report every year, including recommendations to modernize such board and certain data regarding claims made and decisions rendered on such claims.

NY A09984

Requires the workers' compensation board to submit a supplemental report every year, including recommendations to modernize such board and certain data regarding claims made and decisions rendered on such claims.

NY S01488

Relates to discrimination and retaliation against employees who claim workers' compensation benefits.

NY A06170

Relates to notice requirements for the termination of temporary workers' compensation payments and cessation of compensation payments.

NY S09917

Establishes certain protections related to the receipt of compensation for advising or assisting with veterans' benefits matters, including penalties for violations.

NY A03764

Amends supplementary medical insurance benefits reimbursement amount to include additional charges other than the premium charge; defines health benefit plan of supplementary medical insurance benefits.

NY A00337

Relates to providing access to the workers' compensation system, timely and meaningful wage replacement benefits, and medical treatment; relates to improving efficiency of the system and cost savings.

NY S03308

Establishes a supplemental burial allowance for certain first responders.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.