Attendance and Leave Benefits
The sources of leave benefits for classified service Executive branch State employees are the Attendance Rules for Employees in New York State Departments and Institutions, attendance and leave provisions of the collective bargaining agreements negotiated with State employee organizations, and related laws, rules and regulations.
The State Attendance and Leave Manual is the official published description of the manner in which leave benefits are to be administered.
Memoranda of special note, recent memoranda and bulletins on attendance and leave issues, and calendars of legal holidays can be found on this page.
Questions regarding attendance and leave issues may be directed to (518) 457-2295.
The online New York State Attendance and Leave Manual is now available.
Memoranda of Special Note
Recent Memoranda and Bulletins
- Advisory Memorandum No. 2010-01, Special Holiday Waiver Memoranda of Understanding for Security Supervisors Unit (SSpU) and Security Services Unit (SSU)
- Transmittal Memorandum No. 33 Attendance and Leave Manual Update - Appendix G
- Advisory Memorandum No. 2009-04, Memoranda of Understanding on Extension of Special Military Benefits and Post-Discharge Benefits through December 31, 2010
- Policy Bulletin No. 2009-02, Implementation of Productivity Enhancement Program for 2010
- Transmittal Memorandum No. 32 Attendance and Leave Manual Update - Section 24.1 and Appendix G