NY A09998

Amends Civil Service Law Section 209-a to require employers continue terms of expired collective bargaining agreements relating to leaves of absence, health insurance, holidays, salaries (excluding step increases), and other mandatory bargaining subjects until a new agreement is negotiated.

Expands the definition of "eligible employees" under Education Law Section 390 to include any person hired on or after January 1, 2022 who would otherwise qualify for membership in the New York State Teachers' Retirement System or New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System.

Adds new provision to Civil Service Law Section 209 limiting arbitration awards in disputed agreements to no more than 2 percent increase in total compensation items beyond what the employee organization received in the immediately preceding agreement.

Excludes newly hired state employees whose prior employment was with another state department, division, or agency from the definition of eligible employees for retirement plan purposes.