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NY A07198
Bill
Status
5/12/2023
Primary Sponsor
Stacey Pheffer Amato
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the City of New York, NYC Police Department, and NYC Fire Department from penalizing uniformed members based on line-of-duty injuries or illness, including transfers, reassignments, adverse evaluations, promotion denials, overtime denials, and scheduling changes.
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Bars employers from using sick leave status, medical leave status, or duration of leave related to line-of-duty injuries as grounds for penalties or threats of penalties.
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Allows affected members to file a grievance through collective bargaining agreements or institute a civil action within one year of the alleged penalty or when it was discovered.
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Requires reversal of penalties, restoration to previously assigned positions, and compensation for lost wages if a member is found to have been penalized in violation of this law, unless the member is no longer qualified to perform 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
1/3/2024