New York S05026 mandates de novo evidentiary hearings for employees regarding benefit eligibility or discontinuation.

New York S05026 amends the general municipal law to require that any determination by a municipality regarding an employee's eligibility for, or discontinuance of, benefits under section two hundred seven-c must be subject to a de novo evidentiary hearing upon request. This hearing must afford all parties the opportunity to present testimonial, documentary, and other relevant evidence. The hearing officer or arbitrator must make an independent determination based on the evidence presented.

New York S05026 mandates de novo evidentiary hearings for employees regarding benefit eligibility or discontinuation.

New York S05026 amends the general municipal law to require that any determination by a municipality regarding an employee's eligibility for, or discontinuance of, benefits under section two hundred seven-c must be subject to a de novo evidentiary hearing upon request. This hearing must afford all parties the opportunity to present testimonial, documentary, and other relevant evidence. The hearing officer or arbitrator must make an independent determination based on the evidence presented.