Bill > S09245

This bill amends the labor law to require employers to provide employees with at least four hours of paid leave within any 12-month period specifically for preventative health care measures, which can include things like physical examinations, cancer screenings, medical procedures, monitoring, testing, and discussions with a healthcare provider about an employee's health. The bill also explicitly prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for requesting or using this leave, clarifies that this new leave does not affect any other existing employee benefits or rights, and authorizes the commissioner to create necessary guidelines for implementing the program, such as rules for notice, requests, approvals, and documentation.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9245