Requires that employees laid off due to the COVID-19 state disaster emergency retain their salary, seniority and benefits once rehired

This bill requires employers to restore previous salary, seniority, and benefits to employees who were laid off during New York's official COVID-19 disaster emergency period (starting March 7, 2020) and later rehired by the same employer. It applies to employees terminated for reasons other than misconduct, voluntary departure, or retirement during the emergency. The law ensures these workers regain all accrued employment rights upon rehiring, preventing loss of pay or benefits tied to their prior service. The policy takes effect immediately upon enactment.