New York A04358 requires employers to engage in good faith cooperative dialogue with employees requesting accommodation for religious practices or.

New York A04358 amends the executive law to mandate that employers must engage in a good faith cooperative dialogue with employees who request accommodation due to a religious practice or observance. This dialogue involves discussing the employee's needs, potential accommodations, and any difficulties these accommodations may pose for the employer. The bill also outlines that employees will not be entitled to premium wages or benefits for work performed during hours that would otherwise qualify for such premiums if the work is done during a religious observance or practice.

New York A04358 requires employers to engage in good faith cooperative dialogue with employees requesting accommodation for religious practices or.

New York A04358 amends the executive law to mandate that employers must engage in a good faith cooperative dialogue with employees who request accommodation due to a religious practice or observance. This dialogue involves discussing the employee's needs, potential accommodations, and any difficulties these accommodations may pose for the employer. The bill also outlines that employees will not be entitled to premium wages or benefits for work performed during hours that would otherwise qualify for such premiums if the work is done during a religious observance or practice.