As previously reported, the New York State Paid Prenatal Leave entitlement went into effect as part of Section 196-B of the New York Labor Law (i.e., the New York State Paid Sick Leave Law) on January 1, 2025....more
6/9/2025
/ City of New York ,
Earned Sick Time ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
New Regulations ,
New York ,
Paid Leave ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Penalties ,
Pregnancy ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Safe Time ,
State Labor Laws
2024 marks the start of the sixth year that NY PFL benefits are available to eligible employees. As a reminder, under the NY PFL law, eligible employees may receive up to 12 weeks of job-protected paid leave in a 52-week...more
On December 20, 2023, the New York City Council passed legislation that would create a private right of action to enforce the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act ("ESSTA")....more