Bill > S07310

This bill provides a grace period for employees of the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) who participated in a work stoppage between February 18, 2025, and the bill's effective date. Specifically, the bill allows employees who went on strike or resigned during this period to be reinstated to their previous positions by July 1, 2025, without facing any disciplinary action or demotion. This means that employees who were terminated or received termination notices will be returned to full duty and restored to their status as of February 18, 2025. Additionally, the bill protects employees on pre-approved leave (such as family medical leave, workers' compensation, paid parental leave, long-term sick leave, bereavement, or sick leave at half-pay) from being forced to return to work prematurely during this period. The bill is temporary, taking effect immediately and automatically expiring on July 1, 2025, effectively offering a six-month window for employees to return to work without professional consequences for their previous work stoppage.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7310