On April 3, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed 2021 budget legislation that included sick leave for employees throughout New York. In addition to illnesses and injuries, the leave is available for circumstances related to domestic violence. Employees begin accruing sick leave on September 30, 2020, and may use it starting January 1, 2021. New York … Read more
On August 20, 2019, Governor Andrew Cuomo approved enhanced protections for domestic violence victims at work. The New York Human Rights Law amendments will create additional obligations for employers to accommodate employees who have been victims of domestic violence. The amendments take effect on November 18, 2019. Who is a “Victim of Domestic Violence”? These … Read more