New York bill A00479 would amend the labor law to allow employees aged 45 and older one day off every ten years for a colonoscopy.

New York bill A00479, titled "45 saves lives," proposes an amendment to the labor law. It would require employers to grant one day of leave every ten years to employees aged 45 and older, allowing them to undergo a colonoscopy. Employers would be prohibited from retaliating against employees for requesting or using this leave. This leave would not affect other employee benefits. The act would take effect 90 days after becoming law.

New York bill A00479 would amend the labor law to allow employees aged 45 and older one day off every ten years for a colonoscopy.

New York bill A00479, titled "45 saves lives," proposes an amendment to the labor law. It would require employers to grant one day of leave every ten years to employees aged 45 and older, allowing them to undergo a colonoscopy. Employers would be prohibited from retaliating against employees for requesting or using this leave. This leave would not affect other employee benefits. The act would take effect 90 days after becoming law.