New York bill A00978 prohibits employers from firing volunteer firefighters or ambulance service members who miss or are late to work due to.

New York bill A00978 amends the labor law to protect employees who are also volunteer firefighters or enrolled members of a volunteer ambulance service. Employers cannot terminate these employees if they miss or are late to work due to responding to an emergency. The absence or lateness can be charged against any other leave the employee is entitled to. Employers can request a statement from the volunteer service head confirming the emergency response and the time of response. The bill takes effect immediately.

New York bill A00978 prohibits employers from firing volunteer firefighters or ambulance service members who miss or are late to work due to.

New York bill A00978 amends the labor law to protect employees who are also volunteer firefighters or enrolled members of a volunteer ambulance service. Employers cannot terminate these employees if they miss or are late to work due to responding to an emergency. The absence or lateness can be charged against any other leave the employee is entitled to. Employers can request a statement from the volunteer service head confirming the emergency response and the time of response. The bill takes effect immediately.