The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has adopted amendments to the rules relating to the City’s Earned Sick and Safe Time Act. The amended rules take effect on July 23, 2026.
Read MoreThe New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) recently released an updated Notice of Employee Rights under the NYC Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA). The Notice was updated to reflect new employee entitlements to unpaid sick/safe time and paid prenatal leave. You can read more about those updated entitlements in our prior alerts here and here. Employers must distribute the updated Notice to all current employees immediately and all new hires going forward. Employes must also update their workplace posters to include the updated Notice. Note that the updated Notice and guidance use the term “Protected Time Off” to refer to paid and unpaid sick/safe time.
Read MoreRecent developments in New York State and City employment laws continue to shape the legal landscape for employers and employees alike. This client alert highlights several key employment law updates that have a wide variety of implications and ramifications for the workplace in the coming months. While not every change will apply to all employers, awareness and understanding of these laws may help employers anticipate risks, identify opportunities for improvement, and make informed decisions going forward.
Read MoreThe New York City Council has passed a bill which would significantly broaden the scope of the City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA). The bill, which was sent to the Mayor late last month, proposes to expand the qualifying reasons employees can use leave, grants additional unpaid leave entitlements, and clarifies collective bargaining agreement waivers.
Read MoreNew York State and City have enacted new requirements for employers in recent weeks. With these recent changes and the summer upon us, now may be an ideal time for employers to review and update their handbook policies and employee notices to ensure full compliance and alignment with the latest requirements.
Read MoreAs previously reported, effective January 1, 2025, New York employers will be required to provide employees with 20 hours of Paid Prenatal Personal Leave during any 52-week period. New York State has now released guidance for employers and employees, as well as FAQs, that employers should consult as they implement the new leave requirement.
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