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NY A11259
Bill
Status
7/25/2018
Primary Sponsor
Peter Abbate
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the City of New York, NYPD, and FDNY from penalizing uniformed officers for line-of-duty injuries or illnesses through transfers, reassignments, adverse evaluations, denial of promotion, denial of overtime, or denial of discretionary benefits.
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Bars employers from basing employment penalties on officers' sick leave status, medical leave status, or the number or duration of absences related to line-of-duty injuries or illnesses.
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Allows affected officers to file grievances through collective bargaining procedures or civil lawsuits within one year of the alleged penalty or discovery of the penalty.
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Requires reversal of any penalties, restoration to previously assigned positions, and compensation for lost wages, unless the officer becomes unqualified to perform job duties.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to prohibiting discrimination against police and firefighters injured in the line of duty; prohibits the city of New York and the NYC police and fire departments from penalizing members injured in the line of duty in any manner including transfer, denial of promotion, dismissal or any other actions related to a member's medical leave.
Last Action
referred to labor
7/25/2018