Tag Archives: Earned Sick Time Act
Mandatory Posting Requirement Announced for NYC Temporary Schedule Change Law
As we have previously reported, effective July 18, 2018, employers in New York City are now required to grant employee requests for temporary work schedule changes when needed for certain medical and family care purposes. Employers are required to grant such requests either twice per calendar year for up to one business day per request, … Continue Reading
UPDATE: NYC Council Passes Bill Requiring Accommodation of Temporary Schedule Changes for Certain Medical and Family Care Purposes
The New York City Council has passed a bill that will require employers to grant requests for temporary work schedule changes when needed for certain medical and family care purposes. UPDATE: The bill became law on January 19, 2018 after Mayor Bill de Blasio neither signed nor vetoed it. It takes effect on July 18, … Continue Reading
Bill Expanding Coverage Under the NYC Earned Sick Time Act Signed Into Law
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has signed into law an amendment to the NYC Earned Sick Time Act expanding the covered reasons for leave under the law, as well as broadening the definition of a covered family member for whom an employee may take leave to provide care. The amendments take effect on … Continue Reading
NYC Council Passes Bill to Expand Coverage Under the Earned Sick Time Act
The New York City Council has passed a bill that would amend the NYC Earned Sick Time Act (“ESTA”) to expand the covered reasons for leave to include situations where an employee or an employee’s family member is a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses, stalking or human trafficking. The bill would also expand the … Continue Reading
