New York § 681 - 681Declaration of policy

Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 681 — 681Declaration of policy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 681. 681Declaration of policy

§ 681. Declaration of policy. In order to establish a more harmonious and cooperative relationship between government and its public employees, it is hereby declared to be the purpose of this article to provide by law for the settlement of certain differences between public employees and their employers through procedures under which employees may present grievances, free from coercion, interference, restraint, discrimination or reprisal. The provisions of this article shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of this purpose.

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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 681 cover?

Section 681 ("681Declaration of policy") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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