Bill > S01267

This bill amends the New York labor law to protect state employees whose positions are eliminated due to privatization, reorganization, agency closure, or workforce reduction. Specifically, when such an employee is transferred to a different position within a state agency, they are guaranteed four key protections: (1) they will receive the same hourly salary if the new position is at the same or higher grade level, (2) they will retain all of their existing sick leave credits, (3) they can retain, cash out, or use their accrued vacation leave credits (which can also be used to extend their effective layoff date), and (4) they will be paid relocation expenses by the hiring agency. The legislation aims to provide job security and financial stability for state employees who are involuntarily moved between agencies, ensuring that they do not suffer financial or benefits-related hardships as a result of organizational changes beyond their control.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1267