New York State Office of Employee Relations

07/30/2026

OER’s Anti-Discrimination Investigations Division supports New York State’s efforts to fight discrimination in the workplace. Read more about your rights and responsibilities as a State employee in the Equal Employment Opportunity in New York State – Rights and Responsibilities – A Handbook for Employees of New York State Agencies: https://oer.ny.gov/anti-discrimination-investigations -employment-opportunity-in-new-york-state---rights-and-responsibilities---a-handbook-for-employees-of-new-york-state-agencies

07/29/2026

Governor Hochul announces ratification of five-year labor agreement with United University Professions, which includes approximately 42,000 SUNY faculty and professional employees. The agreement includes annual salary increases, increases in location pay, and updates to health benefits. Read more about it at https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-ratification-five-year-labor-agreement-united-university-professions.

07/29/2026

The Empire Plan keeps you covered across the United States. Before you travel, pack your Empire Plan and Medicare Rx cards, stock up on your prescriptions, and download the UnitedHealthcare app and Anthem’s Sydney Health app for easy access to benefits.

In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital—emergency care is always covered. For other hospital care, use Sydney Health or call 1-877-769-7447 (press 2) for help locating network hospitals.

To stock up on your prescriptions or ask a pharmacy question, call 1-877-769-7447 (press 4).

07/23/2026

The Office of Employee Relations is hiring for an Employee Program Assistant position. To learn more and to apply visit https://oer.ny.gov/employment-opportunities.

07/14/2026

New York State Employees, you can use your pre-tax commuter benefits to pay for public transit or parking costs with the NYS-Ride Program. Since commuter benefits allow you to use tax-free money to pay for qualified commuting costs, you’ll end up saving on your taxes.

Info on the eligible transit options or enrollment and more at NYS-Ride: https://oer.ny.gov/nys-ride

07/06/2026

07/03/2026

The Office of Employee Relations joins agencies across New York State in celebrating Independence Day.

07/02/2026

Did you know NYSHIP publications are available digitally?


The latest Empire Plan Reports highlight:

- Email delivery options for publications
- Easier access to plan materials
- Updated online resources
- New accessibility improvements

Stay informed about your benefits and coverage anytime at nyship.ny.gov.

07/01/2026

This month we are spotlighting Delhi Campus Child Care. The Center serves children and families of State employees, and the community at large. All State employees receive priority enrollment. For a full list of the NYS Network Child Care Centers go to: https://oer.ny.gov/nys-network-child-care-centers.

06/24/2026

Not just today, but everyday OER supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for State employees and all New Yorkers. Today, our agency had the honor of being a premier sponsor of the Department of Civil Service Pride Month Celebration where employees had the opportunity to learn about and celebrate their fellow state employees.