Bill > S04373

This bill establishes new protections for employees of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and public transportation contractors in Nassau and Suffolk counties regarding attendance policies. The bill defines an "employee" as anyone working for the MTA, its subsidiary agencies, or transportation contractors in those counties, and provides comprehensive protections against disciplinary actions for documented absences related to medical conditions, injuries, medical appointments, and legal obligations. Specifically, employers cannot take disciplinary action for absences due to on-duty or off-duty injuries, illnesses (contagious or non-contagious), chronic medical conditions, or medical appointments related to these conditions. Additionally, the bill prohibits employers from preventing employees from seeking medical treatment, restricts disciplinary actions during state-declared emergencies that restrict highway access, and protects employees who must appear in court or depositions when subpoenaed. The bill requires these transportation employers to modify their existing attendance-based disciplinary policies within 90 days of the law's effective date to comply with these new provisions, ensuring greater job protection and flexibility for workers dealing with medical issues or legal responsibilities.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4373