Bill > A06658

This bill amends the General Municipal Law to limit the number of hours certain public employees can work, specifically adding a new provision that restricts employees of municipal corporations, civil divisions, and political subdivisions from being required to work more than 17 hours in a single work day, with an exception for collective bargaining agreements. The bill maintains existing provisions about overtime compensation, which allows governing boards or the mayor of New York City to provide overtime pay for work beyond regularly established hours. Overtime compensation can be considered part of an employee's salary for pension purposes, but it does not count towards salary increases or promotions. The new restriction aims to protect public employees from excessively long work shifts by establishing a maximum 17-hour workday limit, while still providing flexibility through collective bargaining agreements. The bill will take effect 30 days after becoming law.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6658