National Employment Lawyers Association New York

06/18/2026

As the 2026 Legislative Session wraps up, NELA/NY is celebrating a major victory for workers across New York! 🎉
We want to extend a massive thank you to our incredible Senate and Assembly sponsors who championed our legislative agenda and successfully passed four vital worker-protection bills through both chambers!
A huge shoutout and thank you to:
🔹 State Senator Jessica Ramos
🔹 State Senator Andrew Gounardes
🔹 Assemblymember Harry Bronson
🔹 Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas
🔹 Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon
🙌 Thank you for your fierce leadership and dedication to workplace justice!
Now, the final step rests in the Executive Chamber. 🏛️ We urge Governor Kathy Hochul to stand up for New York's workers and sign these vital bills into law immediately!
Workers 💪⚖️

06/04/2026

🚨 PLEASE CALL & SHARE ASAP! 🚨

We have HUGE news, but we are officially on the clock! ⏱️ On Monday night, the NYS Senate passed the Benefits Transparency Act with a bipartisan vote!

Now, we need the Assembly to do the same before their session ends this Friday. Right now, New York employers aren’t required to tell you if you’re being paid fairly or reveal crucial benefits information before you take a job. The Benefits Transparency Act (A5906/Bores) will change that!

👉 HERE IS WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO RIGHT NOW:
CALL Speaker Heastie at 📞 518-455-3719
Leave this simple message: "Bring A.5906 to the floor for a vote!"

Prefer to email or need a script? Go to https://equalrights.quorum.us/campaign/163745/ to get connected instantly.

Let's get this across the finish line! ✊ Please copy/paste this to your own page and tag your friends.

06/03/2026

Thanks to State Senator Jessica Ramos for her sponsorship of the Remedial Construction of New York Labor Law Act, S9330, which just passed the Senate on June 1. (Assemblymember Harry Bronson's version of the bill passed last month.)

NELA/NY urges Governor Kathy Hochul to quickly sign this important bill into law to ensure that the labor law serves its intended purpose of protecting New York's workers!

05/27/2026

Thanks to Assemblymember Harry Bronson for his sponsorship of The Remedial Construction of New York Labor Law Act, A10365, which just passed the Assembly.

We urge the Senate to pass the Bill (sponsored by State Senator Jessica Ramos) and advance it to Governor Kathy Hochul to ensure that the Labor Law serves its intended purpose of protecting New York's workers.

05/26/2026

The Mayor is cutting the Commission on Human Rights by 10.36% ($1.54M)—the biggest city-fund cut of any agency. ❌

For low-income New Yorkers facing federal hostility, CCHR is the only place to go for justice. No funding = no staff = no protection.

We’re fighting back and demanding a $10M increase. ✊
📅 WHEN: Wednesday, May 27 at 9:00 AM
📍 WHERE: Steps of City Hall
📢 WHY: Demand the funding New Yorkers deserve!

05/21/2026

Email Your Representatives NOW: NYer's Can't Wait for Fair Pay!
Two Weeks Left to Pass NYS Pay Equity Law!

Tell lawmakers: Workers need wage and benefit information for fair pay!

New Yorkers are losing thousands of dollars every year due to unfair pay practices. This income is essential for basic expenses like groceries, rent, tuition, and healthcare, and its loss makes New York increasingly unaffordable for families already stretched thin.

While the recent law requiring salary ranges in job postings has been a positive step for jobseekers, current employees remain excluded from this transparency. Furthermore, employers are still not required to disclose full wage packages, including benefits and non-wage compensation. Workers need this crucial information to effectively advocate for themselves and we need to pass A5906/S5990!

The good news: Your New York elected representatives can act right now to level the “paying field.” Urge them to tell leadership to bring NYS A5906/S5990 to the floor for a vote!

Take Action to Pass the Benefits Transparency Act!
Please share this action widely on all your platforms by posting:
In New York, your employer doesn't have to tell you if you're being paid fairly. The Benefits Transparency Act would change that. Tell your lawmakers to pass it now. https://equalrights.quorum.us/campaign/162736/

This action is a coordinated effort of Equal Pay Today (a project of Equal Rights Advocates) Legal Momentum and PowHerNY Equal Pay Campaign. Thanks to our partners!

Equal Rights Advocates

05/14/2026

Thanks to Assemblymember Harry Bronson for his sponsorship of the Anti-Waiver of Employment Rights Act, A5411A, which just passed the Assembly. (State Senator Jessica Ramos' version of the bill passed the Senate in February.)

NELA/NY urges Governor Kathy Hochul to quickly sign this important workers' rights bill into law!

05/12/2026

If you've represented an artist in an employment law case, you know how unique the entertainment industry is. Join this excellent lineup of lawyers to sharpen your skills this Thursday at 12 PM. Register TODAY:
https://mms.nelany.com/members/evr/reg_main.php?orgcode=NELA&evid=49849947

05/09/2026

The 2026 Spring Conference was a stunning success. Huge thanks to our presenters and attendees, and a special shout-out to the NELA/NY Conference Committee (Amy Hong, Hailey Miller, Rebecca Pattiz, Laura Rodriguez, Molly Smithsimon & Tiffany Troy) for all their hard work putting it together.

05/06/2026

Check out this fantastic line-up! There's still time to register for the NELA/NY Spring Conference on Friday. In-person and virtual registration packages available. Sign up here:
https://mms.nelany.com/members/evr/reg_main.php?orgcode=NELA&evid=49931821