Bill > S08494

This bill expands existing labor law provisions to allow employees who are members of the Civil Air Patrol (a civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force) or the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Pilots to request and be granted leaves of absence from their jobs when they are actively performing their duties during an emergency, or when participating in a U.S. Air Force assigned mission. This is an extension of current protections that already cover volunteer firefighters and members of volunteer ambulance services, ensuring that these individuals can assist during declared emergencies or specific missions without jeopardizing their employment, unless their absence would cause an "undue hardship" to their employer, a term defined in existing law as a significant difficulty or expense. To qualify for this leave, employers must receive written documentation from the employee's unit commander confirming their status and involvement in emergency services or assigned missions, and the employee's duties must be related to the declared emergency. Employees may also be required to provide a notarized statement from their unit commander certifying the time spent responding to emergencies.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8494