What's happening
This bill allows spouses of deployed military members to take up to ten days of unpaid leave when their spouse is on leave.
Why it matters
Supports military families by ensuring spouses can spend time with loved ones who have been deployed for at least 120 days, addressing the emotional and practical needs during a crucial period of reunion.
Establishes a right to unpaid leave specifically tied to the deployment and return of military personnel, recognizing the unique sacrifices and disruptions that military service can cause in family life.
May help reduce stress and improve well-being for both the deployed service member and their spouse, as it allows time together without fear of job loss or retaliation from employers.
Signals a broader commitment by the state to address the challenges faced by military families, potentially improving retention and morale among service members stationed in New York.
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Military Spouse Leave Approved
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Sponsors
13 Co-sponsors
2 Multi-sponsors
History
- Held for consideration in labor
- Referred to labor
- Referred to labor
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Allow Leave for Military Spouses
In Senate Committee · Labor · Sponsor Robert Ortt
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STATE OF NEW YORK
1978
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 18, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. HAWLEY, DiPIETRO, McDONOUGH, PALMESANO, RAIA, STEC, STECK, FINCH -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. CROUCH, GIGLIO -read once and referred to the Committee on Labor
AN ACT to amend the labor law, in relation to a leave of absence for military spouses
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 202-i of the labor law is amended by adding a new subdivision 5 to read as follows:
5. The spouse of a member of the armed forces of the United States, national guard or reserves who has been deployed, shall be allowed up to ten days unpaid leave by their employer. Such leave shall only be used when such person's spouse is on leave from the armed forces of the United States, national guard, or reserves after having been deployed for a period of no less than one hundred twenty days.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD02105-01-9
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