Bill > A06516

This bill requires employers in New York State to provide veterans with a paid 24-hour leave of absence on Veterans' Day, with some important exceptions. Specifically, the legislation mandates that employers grant paid leave to employees who are veterans (as defined by the veterans' services law) and have received an honorable or general discharge, not a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. However, employers can exempt emergency or critical employees from taking leave on Veterans' Day itself. In such cases, these critical employees would instead be entitled to receive the same paid leave on an alternative day. The bill aims to recognize and support veterans by ensuring they have the opportunity to observe Veterans' Day without losing wages, while also providing flexibility for employers in essential service industries who may need to maintain staffing levels on that specific day.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6516