New York State is the first state ever to mandate paid prenatal leave entitlement. Beginning January 1, 2025, New York State employers will be required to provide up to 20 hours of paid leave in a 52-week period for pregnant employees to attend prenatal medical appointments and procedures. The leave is in addition to employees’ existing … Read more
The New York State Department of Financial Services has announced changes to the employee contribution rate and benefit amounts under the New York Paid Family Leave Law (“NY PFL”) for 2025. Effective January 1, 2025, the contribution rate will be 0.388% of an employee’s gross wages per pay period, for a maximum annual contribution of … Read more
As the presidential election draws near, it is important for employers to be aware of what their obligations are under the law when providing leave for their employees to vote. Under the New York Election Law, employers must provide for up to two hours of paid time off to enable an employee time to vote … Read more
On April 20, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Fiscal Year 2025 New York State Budget (the “2025 NYS Budget”), implementing two significant changes to New York leave laws. Importantly, the 2025 NYS Budget establishes that New York State COVID-19 paid sick leave will come to an end as of July 31, 2025 (this is delayed … Read more
As we previously reported, effective March 20, 2024, the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”) now allows employees to bring a private right of action for alleged violations of ESSTA. Employees will have two years from the date they first knew or should have known about the alleged violation to file … Read more
The New York City Council recently amended the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”), to create a private right of action for employees claiming violations of ESSTA. Employees will have two years from the date they first knew or should have known about the alleged violation to file a lawsuit. The … Read more
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