* § 159-c. Prohibition of retaliation for use of sick leave due to
COVID-19; public employers. A public employer shall not dismiss or take
other disciplinary or other adverse personnel action against a public
employee regarding the employee's employment, including designating the
employee as chronically absent, because the employee uses sick leave or
compensatory time to quarantine, convalesce, seek medical treatment, or
engage in other activities related to a COVID-19 diagnosis or contact.
* NB There are 2 § 159-c's
Structure New York Laws
Article 10 - Miscellaneous Provisions
150 - Suspension of Pension and Annuity During Public Employment.
151 - Leaves of Absence for Participation in Certain Athletic Competitions.
154-B - Agreements Between State and Employee Organization.
154-C - Managerial or Confidential Survivor's Benefit; Special Education Fund.
156 - Unauthorized Soliciting in Behalf of Civil Service Employees.
157 - Deductions From Retirement Allowances.
158 - Group Term Life Insurance Plan and Group Accident and Health Benefit Plan.
159 - Group Insurance or Mass Merchandising Policies or Programs.
159-B - Excused Leave to Undertake a Screening for Cancer.
159-C - Leave Time for Covid-19 Vaccination.
159-C*2 - Prohibition of Retaliation for Use of Sick Leave Due to Covid-19; Public Employers.