New York A00218 allows employees to request flexible working arrangements and requires employers to respond within 45 days.

New York A00218 amends the labor law to introduce provisions for flexible working arrangements. Employees can request changes such as altering work hours, remote work, or job-sharing, provided these do not include vacation or routine shift scheduling. Employers must consider these requests and respond within 45 days, citing reasons if denied. The bill prohibits retaliation against employees for exercising their rights and allows employers to establish reasonable standards for discussing requests.

New York A00218 allows employees to request flexible working arrangements and requires employers to respond within 45 days.

New York A00218 amends the labor law to introduce provisions for flexible working arrangements. Employees can request changes such as altering work hours, remote work, or job-sharing, provided these do not include vacation or routine shift scheduling. Employers must consider these requests and respond within 45 days, citing reasons if denied. The bill prohibits retaliation against employees for exercising their rights and allows employers to establish reasonable standards for discussing requests.