New York Construction Reporting Pay Act takes effect Dec. 8, requiring four hours' reporting pay
Key points
- From Dec. 8, 2026, covered employees reporting to work must receive at least four hours' pay, or the scheduled shift if shorter
- Shifts canceled with under 12 hours' notice require two hours' pay
- Specified prevailing-wage projects use the applicable prevailing wage including supplements
Under New York's Construction Reporting Pay Act, from Dec. 8, 2026 covered employees who report to work at the employer's request or permission must receive at least four hours' pay, or the scheduled shift if shorter. Shifts canceled with under 12 hours' notice require two hours' pay. Specified prevailing-wage projects use the applicable prevailing wage including supplements. Not legal advice.
What employers should do
- Adjust construction employees' scheduling and reporting-pay practices before Dec. 8, 2026
- Update shift cancellation notice procedures; shifts canceled with under 12 hours' notice require two hours' pay
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- New York State
- Status
- Signed, not yet effective
- Effective date
- 2026-12-08
- Employers covered
- Covered construction employers in New York State
- Official source
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