New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S01724

Introduced
1/13/25  
Refer
1/13/25  
Engrossed
2/25/25  
Refer
2/25/25  
Engrossed
4/1/25  
Enrolled
10/9/25  

Caption

Provides notification of employment or promotion of applicable employees to organizations of state employees designated managerial or confidential for purposes of employee representation in determining the terms and conditions of employment.

Summary

Bill S01724 amends the civil service law to enhance the representation of state employees designated as managerial or confidential. It requires public employers to notify relevant organizations about the employment or promotion of such employees within thirty days. Additionally, it mandates that these organizations be granted reasonable access to meet with the employees during work hours without charge to leave credits, unless otherwise specified in existing agreements. The bill also ensures that organizations advocating for these employees have access to new employee orientations, provided they receive adequate notice.

Impact

The bill impacts state laws by formalizing the process through which managerial and confidential employees are represented in their employment conditions. It establishes a clear protocol for notification and access to employees, thereby strengthening the role of advocacy organizations in representing these employees. This could lead to improved communication between employers and employee representatives, potentially affecting negotiations around employment terms and conditions.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill S01724 appears to be overwhelmingly positive, as evidenced by the unanimous support in committee and floor votes in both the Senate and Assembly. The discussions indicate a recognition of the importance of representation for managerial and confidential employees, suggesting broad bipartisan support for the bill's objectives.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention surrounding Bill S01724 as it has received unanimous support in all voting instances. The lack of dissent suggests that stakeholders agree on the necessity of improving representation and communication for managerial and confidential employees, although specific concerns may arise in future discussions regarding implementation details.

Companion Bills

NY A01979

Same As Provides notification of employment or promotion of applicable employees to organizations of state employees designated managerial or confidential for purposes of employee representation in determining the terms and conditions of employment.

Previously Filed As

NY A10358

Provides notification of employment or promotion of applicable employees to organizations of state employees designated managerial or confidential for purposes of employee representation in determining the terms and conditions of employment.

NY S09253

Provides notification of employment or promotion of applicable employees to organizations of state employees designated managerial or confidential for purposes of employee representation in determining the terms and conditions of employment.

NY S02394

Provides notification of employment or promotion of applicable employees to organizations of state employees designated managerial or confidential for purposes of employee representation in determining the terms and conditions of employment.

NY A01979

Provides notification of employment or promotion of applicable employees to organizations of state employees designated managerial or confidential for purposes of employee representation in determining the terms and conditions of employment.

NY A11534

Provides for compensation and other terms and conditions of employment of certain state officers and employees; appropriation

NY HB3886

Relating to employment classification of certain strike-prohibited employees.

NY S10290

Restricts the use by an employer or an employment agency of electronic monitoring or an automated employment decision tool to screen a candidate or employee for an employment decision unless such tool has been the subject of an impact assessment within the last year; requires notice to employment candidates of the use of such tools; provides remedies for violations.

NY A11576

Relates to the compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment of certain state officers and employees; repealer

NY HM42

Study Employment For Certain Employees

NY S00185

Restricts the use by an employer or an employment agency of electronic monitoring or an automated employment decision tool to screen a candidate or employee for an employment decision unless such tool has been the subject of an impact assessment within the last year; requires notice to employment candidates of the use of such tools; provides remedies for violations.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.