NY A10148

Part-time teaching assistants in New York public schools or BOCES with at least five years of continuous service cannot be removed or disciplined except for incompetency or misconduct proven at a formal hearing

Employees facing potential disciplinary action have the right to union representation during questioning, with advance written notice of this right required

Accused employees must receive written charges and have at least eight days to respond; they may be represented by counsel or union representative and may summon witnesses at the hearing

Employees may be suspended without pay for up to 30 days pending hearing; penalties if found guilty include reprimand, fine up to $100, suspension up to two months, demotion, or dismissal

Disciplinary proceedings must be commenced within 18 months of the alleged misconduct, except for conduct that would constitute a crime