New York State Office of Employee Relations

New York State Office of Employee Relations Advancing the performance of State government through collaborative labor relations, workforce training, education, and benefits.

About New York State Office of Employee Relations:
The mission of the NYS Office of Employee Relations is to advance the performance of State government through collaborative labor relations, workforce training, education, and benefits. As the Governor's representative in employee relations matters for the Executive Branch of State government, the Office of Employee Relations:

- Negotiates, implements, and administers collective bargaining agreements
- Provides advice and technical assistance to managers, supervisors, and human resource professionals related to personnel rules, regulations, policies, and contract administration issues
- Ensures compensation and benefit programs for State employees are cost-effective
- Offers training and development programs designed to increase the competency of the State workforce
- Plans for a changing workplace in partnership with the unions and the Department of Civil Service
- Promotes and maintains a safe and healthy workforce

DIRECTIONS: Pre-Retirement Planning webinars are offered for eligible New York State employees. Topics include: NYS Defe...
08/17/2026

DIRECTIONS: Pre-Retirement Planning webinars are offered for eligible New York State employees. Topics include: NYS Deferred Compensation Plan, NYS and Local Retirement System, Social Security, and NYS Health Insurance Program. For more information and to register for upcoming webinars, visit https://oer.ny.gov/directions-pre-retirement-planning-webinars.

08/13/2026

Enrollment is now open for Fall 2026 Skills for Success! Explore over 80 in-person and online courses and webinars - available at no cost to CSEA-represented NYS employees.

Enhance your skills, advance your career, meet evolving job demands, and support your professional growth and development.

Enroll Today! https://nyscseapartnership.org/skills-success

08/06/2026

The Empire Plan protects your health wherever you travel. Before leaving the U.S., pack your Empire Plan cards, stock up on your prescriptions, and download the UnitedHealthcare and BCBS Global Core apps for access to your benefits on the go.

In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital. Emergency care is covered worldwide—no need to call The Empire Plan. If you receive a bill, use the BCBS Global Core app or visit bcbsglobalcore.com (code YLS) to submit claims for reimbursement.

For nonemergency hospital care, use Global Core to locate network facilities worldwide. If you receive other care or have prescriptions filled abroad, download reimbursement forms at nyship.ny.gov.

This month we are spotlighting First Step Day Care Center, Inc. The Center serves children and families of State employe...
08/03/2026

This month we are spotlighting First Step Day Care Center, Inc. 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.

OER’s Anti-Discrimination Investigations Division supports New York State’s efforts to fight discrimination in the workp...
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

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