Expands the authority of hearing officers to provide judgments about an employee's disability to the employee and their authorized representative.

This bill amends the civil service law to expand the authority of hearing officers regarding judgments about an employee's inability to perform their duties due to a disability. These judgments must be provided to the employee and their authorized representative. The bill also outlines the process for medical examinations, hearings, and appeals, ensuring employees have the right to representation and a reasonable period to prepare. The final determination must be rendered within 75 days of the request for review.

Expands the authority of hearing officers to provide judgments about an employee's disability to the employee and their authorized representative.

This bill amends the civil service law to expand the authority of hearing officers regarding judgments about an employee's inability to perform their duties due to a disability. These judgments must be provided to the employee and their authorized representative. The bill also outlines the process for medical examinations, hearings, and appeals, ensuring employees have the right to representation and a reasonable period to prepare. The final determination must be rendered within 75 days of the request for review.