S 2499

New York Senate bill in Session 2025-2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 23, 2026.

Relates to employment discrimination relating to family leave.

Bill ID NY-2025-2026-S-2499
Session 2025-2026
Status in_committee
Committee Labor
Senate in_committee 2026-03-23
Healthcare Labor / Employment
Summary

Provides that an employee shall not be required to request reinstatement in order to file a discrimination claim regarding paid family medical leave benefits; permits a private right of action for certain violations as an alternative to a workers' compensation claim; provides for attorneys' fees and costs.

Sponsor
Andrew Gounardes
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-01-21 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-23 Status in_committee
2026-03-23 Latest Action In Assembly Committee
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