NY A00138

Removes the prohibition preventing the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) from assessing exemplary damages in civil service matters.

Authorizes PERB to assess exemplary damages when finding that an offending party committed repeated improper practices or an egregious practice.

Expands PERB's authority to make employees whole for losses resulting from violations of cease and desist orders, including retroactive agreement effectiveness and interest calculated using the short-term federal tax underpayment rate.

Allows PERB to apportion damages between employee organizations and public employers when addressing breach of fair representation claims.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.