Bill > A02680

This bill provides for annual longevity payments to certain state employees in the executive branch who are designated as managerial or confidential, with payments tied to years of continuous service and performance ratings. Specifically, employees who have completed 12 years of service and received a performance rating higher than "Below Minimum" will receive a $1,500 annual award, with additional $1,500 awards for those reaching 17 and 22 years of service (these awards are cumulative, meaning a 22-year employee would receive $4,500 total). The payments are lump-sum, non-recurring, and will be paid in April each year, with full-time employees receiving the full amount and part-time employees receiving a pro-rated share based on their employment status as of March 31st. Employees must have continuous service as defined in a specific section of civil service law and work in the executive branch of state government to be eligible. The bill will take effect on the first of April following its enactment.