Civil Service Law § 88 · Article 6. Special Rights For Veterans and Exempt Volunteer Firefighters
Prohibition against discrimination against public employees serving in the armed forces
Text — Law content up to date as of September 11, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 88. Prohibition against discrimination against public employees serving in the armed forces. No public employer, as defined in subdivision six of section two hundred one of this chapter, shall deny employment, re-employment or any benefit of employment to any person or employee based on prospective, current or past enlistment, appointment or commission with the armed forces of the United States. Such person or employee shall be afforded full enforcement rights under the laws of this state and of the United States, including the Federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994.
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