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24th June 2025
New York Workers Left to Sweat After TEMP Act Dies in Albany - Documented
As the summer kicks off with yet another record-breaking heat wave, working New Yorkers who toil under extreme heat conditions are going to have to wait to get some relief.
Last week, the New York Legislature ended its summer session without passing the Temp Act, a bill that would have provided workers legal protections from extreme temperatures. Introduced by New York State Senator Jessica Ramos in 2024, the legislation requires employers in agriculture, construction, landscaping, shipping,...