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NY A09210
Bill
Status
2/3/2012
Primary Sponsor
Fred Thiele
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AI Summary
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Employees who are volunteer firefighters or enrolled members of volunteer ambulance services may request and receive leave of absence during declared states of emergency while performing their duties as emergency responders.
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All authorized leave granted under this provision is excused leave and cannot be charged against an employee's other available leave benefits.
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Employers may request a notarized statement from the volunteer fire department or ambulance service head certifying the specific time period the employee responded to the emergency.
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Employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees for their service as volunteer emergency responders or for obtaining leave under this section.
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This provision does not diminish rights or benefits granted through collective bargaining agreements or alter existing labor relationships.
Legislative Description
Provides authorized leave for volunteer fire department members or volunteer ambulance squad members for states of emergency; leave is deemed excused when a state of emergency is declared by the federal or state government and such person is engaged in the actual performance of his or her duties as an emergency responder; such period of leave shall not be charged against any other leave to which the employee is entitled; the employer may request a statement from the department or service stating the period of time the employee responded to the state of emergency.
Last Action
reported referred to rules
6/20/2012