Bill > A07827

This bill amends the labor law, tax law, and town law to allow volunteer firefighters to attend required training without being penalized by their employer, and creates tax incentives for employers who employ volunteer firefighters. Specifically, the bill provides that an employee who is a volunteer firefighter cannot be discharged or penalized for being absent from work to attend firefighter training required under state regulations, and the employer must continue to pay the employee during the training period. The bill also creates a tax credit for employers based on the number of hours their volunteer firefighter employees are absent from work for this required training, up to the number of hours needed to complete the training. Additionally, the bill allows fire districts to establish an exemption from real property taxes for employers who claim this tax credit.

Labor and Employment

https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A07827&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y