New York A10297 requires employers to provide at least four hours of leave every 12 months for employees to undergo colon cancer screenings.

New York A10297 amends the labor law to mandate that employers grant employees a leave of absence of at least four hours within any 12-month period to allow for colon cancer screenings. Employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who request this leave. This leave does not replace other leave options and does not affect other employee benefits. The commissioner is authorized to create guidelines for implementing this leave.

New York A10297 requires employers to provide at least four hours of leave every 12 months for employees to undergo colon cancer screenings.

New York A10297 amends the labor law to mandate that employers grant employees a leave of absence of at least four hours within any 12-month period to allow for colon cancer screenings. Employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who request this leave. This leave does not replace other leave options and does not affect other employee benefits. The commissioner is authorized to create guidelines for implementing this leave.