NY S06623

Grants all Port Authority of New York and New Jersey employees (full-time, part-time, probationary, and temporary) leave of absence while performing ordered military duty, attending military service schools, or completing training with U.S. armed forces

Provides up to 30 calendar days or 22 working days (whichever is greater) of paid military leave per calendar year and per continuous absence period

Allows employees who served in combat theaters an additional 5 paid working days per year for health care services related to that duty

Protects employees from any loss of time service, increments, vacation, holiday privileges, or other employment rights due to military absence, and ensures continuity of employment

Preserves pension and retirement system rights, allowing employees to continue contributions during military duty and counting absence time toward total service credit

Takes effect when New Jersey enacts identical legislation, or immediately if New Jersey has already done so