Bill > S03354

This bill amends the civil service law to allow public employees across various sectors (including state, county, municipal, school district, and public authority employees) to transfer or receive sick time from fellow employees under specific conditions. The bill defines key terms like "donor" (an employee who gives sick time), "recipient" (an employee who receives sick time), and "fellow employee" (someone employed under the same civil service commission). Employees can only transfer sick time within their specific jurisdiction, such as within the same state commission, municipal commission, or school district. A recipient can only receive donated sick time after exhausting their personal sick time, and employers may require medical documentation or proof of a family emergency to approve such transfers. The bill importantly does not override existing collective bargaining agreements or employment contracts, ensuring that the new sick time transfer provision is implemented without undermining existing employee rights and protections. The legislation aims to provide additional flexibility for public employees facing personal health challenges or family emergencies by allowing them to access additional sick time through a peer-to-peer transfer system.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3354