[NOTE: This submission is based on real-life questions about the new requirement imposed by New York State Labor Law Section 590(2).]
Great questions!
Let's tackle[1] them:
Is this true?
Yes. If you would like to look up the text of the law, which went into effect on November 13th, 2023, you can find it here: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/LAB/590.
The library is seeking information about a law stating that the library board has sole authority over public library staff benefits. The issue that needs to be addressed is a town board's attempt to eliminate a part-time employee's one week of paid leave per year that the library board granted [several years ago].
I recently had a chance to check in with the New York State Comptroller's legal department[1] on this very topic.
The reason I had to check in is because the most recent on-point authority I could find on this subject was from 1981.
