This bill (A 2743) requires New York state to pay managerial or confidential employees at least as much as comparable union-represented positions. It applies to state workers in competitive, non-competitive, and labor classes whose roles are designated as managerial or confidential under state law. The law mandates that salary grade ranges for these positions must not be lower than those for equally graded union positions. Current employees in these roles cannot have their salaries reduced due to this change.
Establishes an optional twenty-five year retirement plan for employees of the New York Power Authority who are a member of the public employee organization certified or recognized to represent employees of such authority.
Establishes an optional twenty-five year retirement plan for employees of the New York Power Authority who are a member of the public employee organization certified or recognized to represent employees of such authority.
This bill (C 241) terminates Executive Order 47.3, which had suspended certain laws to ban state employment for individuals separated from the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision due to participation in an "illegal and unlawful strike." The order prohibited state agencies from hiring or promoting such individuals and required background checks for applicants with that employment history. The resolution ends these temporary restrictions, restoring the original Civil Service Law and related provisions. It directly affects former Corrections employees who were separated from their positions over strike participation.
Authorizes municipalities and districts to enter into cooperative agreements for the provision of centralized public employee administrative and personnel services; provides for health insurance coverage of municipal employees pursuant to standardized health insurance contracts; authorizes the provision of reduced premiums for municipal health insurance plans which offer wellness programs.
Senate Bill S 1090 amends the civil service law regarding dental insurance plans. It mandates that employers covered by this law must offer dental insurance coverage that becomes effective immediately upon an employee's starting date of employment. This change ensures that new employees have immediate access to dental benefits through their employer's plan.
Prohibits the diminution of health insurance benefits of public employee retirees and their dependents or reducing the employer's contributions for such insurance; defines employers to include the state, municipalities, school districts, and public authorities and commissions.
This bill amends New York's civil service law to explicitly include individuals holding positions by appointment or employment in the state's organized militia (such as the National Guard) within the definition of "public employee." It directly affects militia members serving in these roles by classifying them as public employees under the law. The change modifies the legal definition but excludes these individuals from certain provisions related to collective bargaining (sections 210 and 211) while including them in the general definition for other purposes. The amendment takes effect immediately upon passage.
Requires the commissioner of general services to ensure clean, safe drinking water is available in easily accessible locations for all public employees in state office buildings.
S 1988 creates a new retirement benefit review panel to provide final resolution for state retirement system members who were denied relief through existing channels. The panel, composed of at least 15 experts in retirement systems (including service credit and benefit transfers), will hear cases after individuals have exhausted other options like formal hearings. The panel can admit relevant evidence, make decisions based on professional judgment, and issue final rulings that cannot be appealed. This directly affects state employees and retirees seeking to resolve disputes over their retirement benefits.
