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Assembly requires state agencies to adopt telework policies; members debate impacts on performance and Albany economy
Summary
A bill requiring each state agency to establish a telework policy or program passed the Assembly. Sponsors say the change helps recruitment; critics warned about service quality, local economic effects and administrative costs. The measure takes effect on the 90th day and passed 126–18.
The Assembly passed legislation directing each state agency to establish a policy or program allowing employees to perform all or part of their duties through telework "to the maximum extent possible without a decline in employee performance." Sponsor Assemblymember Jenifer Rosic said the requirement is intended to help agencies recruit and retain talent; she noted the bill leaves each agency latitude to determine which positions and duties are…
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