Loading chat...
NY A04535
Bill
Status
2/16/2023
Primary Sponsor
Brian Miller
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Establishes a matching grant program administered by the Department of Labor to reimburse private sector employers in New York State for employees who are National Guard or armed forces reserve members ordered to active military duty in combat zones.
-
Grants reimburse employers for not more than one-half of the difference between the employee's pre-deployment monthly wage and their military pay and allowances as defined in federal law (37 U.S.C. §§ 101(21) and chapter 7).
-
Applies only to federal military active duty served on or after January 1, 2023, and requires the employee to be a legal New York State resident during the deployment period.
-
Requires the Department of Labor to develop an application and payment procedure plan by October 1, 2024.
-
Takes effect on January 1 following enactment, with regulatory implementation authorized immediately upon passage.
Legislative Description
Establishes the New York working soldiers' assistance program; provides a grant to private employers for paying employees currently in active duty in the military.
Last Action
referred to labor
1/3/2024