Advisory Memorandum No. 2005-01

Section 21.12 Leaves Required by Law or Negotiated Agreement - January 2005

TO: Manual Holders
FROM: Terry Jordan, Director of Staffing Services
SUBJECT: Extension of Military Leave Benefits Related to the War on Terror through December 31, 2006

The Attendance Rules for Employees in New York State Departments and Institutions are being amended to extend through December 31, 2006 the special military leave benefits (Supplemental Military Leave at full pay, Military Leave at Reduced Pay, and Training Leave at Reduced Pay) granted in connection with the war on terror for both non-managerial/confidential and managerial/confidential employees. Previously these benefits were due to expire on December 31, 2004. These amendments are consistent with signed Memoranda of Understanding between the State and CSEA, PEF, DC-37, Council 82, and NYSCOPBA.

Agencies should consult the following memoranda to ensure proper administration of these benefits:

Memo	Date	Subject
Advisory Memo 2004-01	April 2004	Clarification of Special Military Leave Benefits
Advisory Memo 2002-04	September 2002	Impact on Overtime Compensation of Placement on Training Leave at Reduced Pay
Advisory Memo 2002-03	May 2002	Training Leave at Reduced Pay and Extension of Special Military Leave
Advisory Memo 2002-01	March 2002	Frequently Asked Questions about Special Military Leave
Advisory Memo 2001-06	September 2001	Special Military Leave

Questions about the special military leave benefits should be directed to the Attendance and Leave Unit of this Department at (518) 457-2295.

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