Webinar: The Cost of Schedule Changes: Understanding New York's New Construction Reporting Pay Act

Cost

There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required.

Thursday, November 12, 2026
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Central
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Mountain
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Pacific

About the Program

Beginning December 8, 2026, New York construction employers will face new reporting pay and shift-cancellation pay obligations under recently enacted legislation signed by Governor Kathy Hochul. The law generally requires covered construction employers to provide employees with up to four hours of pay when they report to work but are not provided work, and two hours of pay when a scheduled shift is canceled with less than 12 hours' notice.

Join Seyfarth for a practical discussion of New York's new Construction Reporting Pay Act and what it means for employers operating in the construction industry. Our presenters will examine the law's requirements, explore its impact on scheduling and workforce management practices, and discuss compliance strategies employers can implement before the law takes effect. We will also address the law's unique provisions for certain prevailing wage projects and examine how this legislation fits within broader workplace scheduling trends.

This timely program will provide construction industry employers, HR professionals, labor relations professionals, and in-house counsel with practical guidance for navigating these new requirements and minimizing compliance risk.

Topics will include:

Overview of New York's new Construction Reporting Pay Act
Reporting pay and shift-cancellation pay requirements for covered construction employees
Special considerations for prevailing wage construction projects
Compliance challenges and potential areas of risk
Practical steps for reviewing scheduling, dispatch, and workforce management practices
Best practices for updating policies, procedures, and supervisor training before the December 8 effective date

Speakers

Meghan A. Douris, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Howard M. Wexler, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Kyle D. Winnick, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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If you have any questions, please contact Joe Kadish at jkadish@seyfarth.com and reference this event.

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