ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE MANUAL
ADVISORY MEMORANDUM NO. 2008-01
Section 21.12
January 2008
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, 2008
The Attendance Rules for Employees in New York State Departments and Institutions are being amended to extend through December 31, 2008 the special military leave benefits (Supplemental Military Leave at full pay, Military Leave at Reduced Pay, Training Leave at Reduced Pay, and Post-Discharge Benefits) 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, 2007. These amendments are consistent with signed Memoranda of Understanding between the State and CSEA, Council 82, DC-37, NYSCOPBA, PEF, and UUP.
Agencies should consult the following memoranda to ensure proper administration of these benefits:
| Memo | Date | Subject |
|---|---|---|
General Information Bulletin 2001-04
|
September 2001
|
Special Military Benefits for State Employees Activated in Connection with the Events of September 11, 2001 |
Advisory Memo 2001-06
|
September 2001
|
Special Military Leave for Employees Activated in Connection with the Events of September 11, 2001 |
Advisory Memo 2002-01
|
March 2002
|
Frequently Asked Questions about Special Military Leave in Connection with the Events of September 11th |
Advisory Memo 2002-03 |
May 2002 |
Training Leave at Reduced Pay For Military Duty Not Related to the Events of September 11th and Extension of Special Military Leave in Connection With the Events of September 11th |
Advisory Memo 2004-01 |
April 2004 |
Clarification of Special Military Leave Benefits |
Advisory Memo 2007-01
|
January 2007
|
Memoranda of Understanding on Extension of Special Military Benefits and New Post-Discharge Benefits |
Questions about the special military leave benefits should be directed to the Attendance and Leave Unit of this Department at (518) 457-2295.