Bill > A01213

This bill enacts the "New York city teleworking expansion act," which requires city agencies to establish comprehensive teleworking policies that allow employees to work remotely to the maximum extent possible without compromising job performance. The bill defines "telework" as performing regular work functions at a location other than the agency's primary office, thereby reducing physical commuting. Each agency must designate a "telework coordinator" to oversee the implementation of telework programs, develop clear performance metrics, and conduct periodic evaluations. The bill's underlying motivation is to address traffic congestion, reduce strain on mass transit systems, and improve the overall efficiency of city operations in the New York metropolitan region. Eligibility for teleworking will be determined through a reasonable assessment of job tasks, with input from employee organizations, and applied fairly across job categories. The bill also ensures that existing laws regarding employee leave, disabilities, and workplace accommodations remain in effect. Importantly, the legislation does not discourage collective bargaining and allows for existing telework policies that provide equal or greater protections to remain in place. The act will take effect 180 days after becoming law, giving agencies time to develop and implement their telework programs.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1213