Bill > A00779

This bill amends Section 80 of the Civil Service Law by adding a new provision that clarifies the relationship between existing civil service regulations and collective bargaining agreements. Specifically, the bill ensures that if a collective bargaining agreement provides public employees with rights that are more extensive or favorable than those outlined in Section 80 (which typically governs employee protections during position abolitions or reductions), those more generous agreement provisions will take precedence. In other words, the bill prevents Section 80 from limiting or overriding more beneficial terms negotiated in collective bargaining agreements. This change gives priority to contract provisions that offer stronger protections for public employees, effectively creating a floor of rights under the law while allowing unions and employers to negotiate more favorable terms through their collective agreements. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A779