- Requiring employers of all sizes to provide employees with an additional 32 hours of
New York City Council Establishes Private Right of Action for NYC Earned Safe and Sick Time Act Violations
The New York City Council has passed a bill that creates a private right of action for individuals claiming violations of the NYC Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”). The Council presented the bill to Mayor Eric Adams on December 20, 2023, after which he had 30 days to either sign the bill into
New York City Adopts Final Rule Regarding Amendments to the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act
On September 15, 2023, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP”) published a Final Rule adopting amendments to portions of the city’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”). Employers will have until October 15, 2023 to update their safe and sick leave policies and come into compliance with the Final
New York City Council Introduces COVID-19 Bills Addressing Essential Workers and Paid Sick Leave Coverage
As previously announced, the New York City Council has introduced an expansive package of COVID-19 bills that, among other things, propose sweeping protections for “essential” workers. The significance of this proposed legislation cannot be understated as the City Council is proposing a mandated exception to the “at will” employment doctrine, which has served as