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NY S09024

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

10/5/2020

Primary Sponsor

Shelley Mayer

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows a majority of employees to petition their employer in writing to apply for a shared work program within ten days after a layoff occurs or before an expected layoff within thirty days
  • Requires employers to respond in writing within seven days of receiving a petition, stating their decision to apply or not apply to the shared work program and their reasons
  • Prohibits employers and hiring entities from discriminating, retaliating against, or taking adverse action against employees for exercising rights under this section
  • Amends the New York Labor Law by adding new section 605-a
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Authorizes employees to petition an employer to apply to participate in a shared work program for purposes of avoiding a layoff or for purposes of re-hiring.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

10/5/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules10/5/2020

Full Bill Text

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