New York A01697 amends the labor law to adjust farm worker meal, lodging, and utilities minimum wage credits for cost of living increases.

New York A01697 amends the labor law by adding a new subdivision to Section 673. This change allows meals, lodging, and utilities to be considered part of the minimum wage rate for farm workers if these items are provided. The Department of Labor is required to publish updated allowance amounts, adjusted for cost of living, by December 1, 2025, and every five years thereafter. These updated amounts will take effect on January 12 following their publication.

New York A01697 amends the labor law to adjust farm worker meal, lodging, and utilities minimum wage credits for cost of living increases.

New York A01697 amends the labor law by adding a new subdivision to Section 673. This change allows meals, lodging, and utilities to be considered part of the minimum wage rate for farm workers if these items are provided. The Department of Labor is required to publish updated allowance amounts, adjusted for cost of living, by December 1, 2025, and every five years thereafter. These updated amounts will take effect on January 12 following their publication.