New York S03646 amends the definition of "manual worker" to include those whose primary duty is physical labor.

New York S03646 amends the labor law to redefine "manual worker" as an individual whose primary duty involves physical labor. This change excludes those who play baseball at the minor league level under a collective bargaining agreement. The commissioner is tasked with creating regulations to determine which occupations qualify as "manual worker" and "physical labor," and will publish guidance on specific occupations presumed to meet this definition. The act takes effect immediately.

New York S03646 amends the definition of "manual worker" to include those whose primary duty is physical labor.

New York S03646 amends the labor law to redefine "manual worker" as an individual whose primary duty involves physical labor. This change excludes those who play baseball at the minor league level under a collective bargaining agreement. The commissioner is tasked with creating regulations to determine which occupations qualify as "manual worker" and "physical labor," and will publish guidance on specific occupations presumed to meet this definition. The act takes effect immediately.