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A09638

Prohibits the use of a wage-fixing algorithm in combination with personal or behavioral data to set or recommend wages or compensation; defines terms… Reviewed

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Prohibits the use of a wage-fixing algorithm in combination with personal or behavioral data to set or recommend wages or compensation; defines terms; establishes penalties for violations of such prohibition.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits using wage-fixing algorithms with personal or behavioral data to set wages, mentioning penalties for violations without specifying details.

Business Impact

If you use AI for wage setting, you must cease using wage-fixing algorithms with personal data by the bill's enactment or face penalties.

State
New York
Bill Number
A09638
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
High
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
Jan 21, 2026
Last Verified
Apr 20, 2026
Data Updated
Apr 20, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Retail Technology Finance Human Resources

What This Means

The proposed legislation aims to restrict employers from utilizing wage-fixing algorithms that incorporate personal or behavioral data in determining compensation.

Key Provisions

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referred to labor

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Compliance Checklist

Cease the use of wage-fixing algorithms with personal or behavioral data.
Who: Employers
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment
Penalty: Civil damages or a minimum of $3,000 for each violation
Review and adjust wage-setting processes to comply with the new law.
Who: Employers
Deadline: By the effective date of the law
Penalty: Potential civil action and damages

Related & Companion Bills

New York S09132 — Prohibits the use of a wage-fixing algorithm in combination… New York A 9638 — Prohibits the use of a wage-fixing algorithm in combination… New York S 9132 — Prohibits the use of a wage-fixing algorithm in combination…

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