Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNew YorkIntroduced
A 6950: Enacts "the construction reporting pay act"
Catalina Cruz
A 6950 status: Introduced — APPROVAL MEMO.2 (updated Sep 9, 2026).
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
70OUT OF 100
Score:70/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 65/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan60%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill creates mandatory 'reporting pay' and 'cancellation pay' for construction workers. Employers must pay at least 4 hours of wages if a worker is requested to report, and 2 hours of wages if a scheduled shift is cancelled with less than 12 hours of notice.
Who is affected
Construction workers and contractors covered under specific sections of the NY Labor Law (including public work projects).
Requirements and enforcement
Employers must ensure that workers are either utilized for the minimum hours or compensated for their time and the disruption of a cancelled shift.
Costs and funding
Direct increase in labor costs for construction firms when shifts are cancelled or workers are sent home early.
When it takes effect
Takes effect on the 90th day after becoming law.
Potential benefits
Improved financial stability and predictability for workers; reduction in wasted travel for cancelled shifts.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential increased operating costs for contractors and the need to implement rigorous shift-tracking systems.
What is still unknown
The bill does not define specific penalties for non-compliance or how it interacts with specific pre-existing collective bargaining agreement language.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Provides predictable income for construction laborers.
- Reduces financial uncertainty caused by last-minute shift cancellations.
- Harmonizes labor-management relations through standardized expectations.
Risks
- Increases payroll costs for construction contractors.
- May discourage flexible or on-call scheduling strategies.
- Potential for contractors to reduce total hours offered to avoid reporting triggers.
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Increases economic stability for construction workers and their families.
- Reduces commuting costs for workers who show up for cancelled shifts.
- Standardizes professional treatment in a historically volatile industry.
Risks
- Potential for labor-management tension during initial implementation.
- Risk that higher labor costs could indirectly increase project pricing for community housing.
- Administrative disputes may arise regarding shift cancellation times.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
60%
Benefits
- Consistent shift scheduling promotes better rest and physical well-being.
- Reduced workplace stress from income uncertainty.
- Predictable hours can lead to safer job site environments.
Risks
- Aggressive scheduling shifts by employers to avoid pay triggers could impact site safety.
- Reduced flexibility for workers if employers become rigid to avoid penalties.
- Potential for increased pressure on workers to remain on-site in unsafe conditions to fulfill hours.
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Source note
Contractors may offset increased labor costs by reducing total shift frequency or hours offered.
Analysis scope
Does not specify enforcement mechanisms or penalty structures for non-compliance.
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