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NY A09318
Bill
Status
2/23/2022
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 members based on line-of-duty injuries or illness, including transfers, reassignments, adverse evaluations, denial of promotions, denial of overtime, or denial of benefits under collective bargaining agreements.
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Prevents employers from using sick leave status, medical leave status, or number/duration of leave occurrences related to line-of-duty injuries as basis for employment penalties or threats.
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Allows affected officers or firefighters to file grievances under collective bargaining agreements or civil lawsuits within one year of the penalty or when discovered.
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Requires reversal of penalties and restoration of members to their previously assigned position with back pay for lost wages, unless the member is no longer qualified to perform the 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
2/23/2022