In 2022, New York State and New York City enacted many new workplace laws, creating additional obligations for employers. New York State Legal Updates New York State and City COVID-19 Requirements In 2022, several COVID-19-related laws and mandates were repealed in New York State and City, but other employer obligations remain in effect. In New York City, the COVID-19
New York City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA or Act) provides covered employees with the right to use safe and sick leave as it accrues for a delineated list of circumstances..
On November 21, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law clarifying that it is unlawful for an employer to penalize an employee for any absence protected under federal, state.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law clarifying that it is unlawful for an employer to penalize an employee for any absence protected under federal, state or local law. S.1958/A.8092. Law goes into effect on February 19, 2023. Amends Section 215 of New York Labor Law.
When New York City amended its Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (NYC ESSTA) two years ago to align with New York State’s Paid Sick Leave Law (NYS PSLL) more closely, Big Apple employers.