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NY A02175
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jenifer Rajkumar
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AI Summary
- Entitles victims of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking to 20 days of unpaid leave per 12-month period to address ongoing effects of the violence
- Applies to employers with 25 or more employees and workers who have been employed at least 12 months with 1,000+ hours worked
- Permits leave for medical attention, counseling, legal assistance, court proceedings, services from victim programs, and safety planning including relocation
- Requires employers to restore employees to the same or equivalent position with equivalent benefits and pay upon return, and continue health care coverage during leave
- Prohibits employer interference, retaliation, or discrimination against employees exercising these rights, with civil action remedies including lost wages, damages, and 25% liquidated damages for willful violations
Legislative Description
Provides for unpaid leave of absence for victims of domestic violence; permits victims of domestic violence to take an unpaid leave of absence for twenty days from employment to address on-going domestic violence; defines "address on-going domestic violence"; contains provision to protect the individual's job position and benefits.
Last Action
referred to labor
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Labor1/15/2025
Full Bill Text
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