Bill > A03332

This bill amends the New York Civil Service Law to modify hearing procedures for state employees designated as managerial or confidential. The key provision is that for these specific employees, the recommendation of a hearing officer in disciplinary proceedings will now be considered final and cannot be changed or modified by other authorities. The bill retains existing protections for employees, such as the right to representation during questioning, written notice of charges, and the ability to be represented by counsel or a union representative during hearings. The bill updates some gender-specific language to be more gender-neutral (replacing "his" with gender-neutral terms) and clarifies the rights of employees who may be subject to disciplinary action. Specifically, it ensures that if an employee is not given a reasonable opportunity to obtain representation during questioning, any statements or evidence obtained may be excluded. The amendment applies to state employees categorized as managerial or confidential under Article 14 of the Civil Service Law, effectively giving these employees a more definitive hearing process where the hearing officer's recommendation becomes the final decision.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3332