New York A05494 provides paid leave for public officers and certain employees to volunteer as poll workers.

New York A05494 amends the civil service law to allow public officers and certain employees to take paid leave to volunteer as poll workers during local, national, or primary elections. The leave is excused and does not count against other leave balances. The commission is authorized to set guidelines for this leave, including notice and request requirements. The leave does not affect employee rights under collective bargaining agreements. The act takes effect immediately.

New York A05494 provides paid leave for public officers and certain employees to volunteer as poll workers.

New York A05494 amends the civil service law to allow public officers and certain employees to take paid leave to volunteer as poll workers during local, national, or primary elections. The leave is excused and does not count against other leave balances. The commission is authorized to set guidelines for this leave, including notice and request requirements. The leave does not affect employee rights under collective bargaining agreements. The act takes effect immediately.