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Employee Leave in New York (Webinar Recap)

On October 17, 2024, I presented a complimentary webinar entitled “Employee Leave in New York”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience.

In the webinar, I discuss:

  • FMLA and Paid Family Leave
  • Workers’ Compensation & Disability
  • Leave as a Reasonable Accommodation
  • Leave Management Best Practices

and much more!

New York employers have numerous laws to follow regarding employee leave. From the federal FMLA and ADA to the state’s paid sick leave and paid family leave laws, the list is long and complicated. We break down the key elements of these leave statutes and what employers should be paying the most attention to for compliance purposes.

Don’t have time to watch the whole webinar right now? Click here to download the slides from the webinar.

Why You Should Watch “Employee Leave in New York”

Do you know how FMLA and PFL interact? Ever needed to fire someone who was out on medical leave?

Anyone with responsibilities for managing employee leave in New York should watch this webinar. The complexities of managing leave have only increased with recent changes to laws like New York’s Paid Family Leave, updated sick/safe leave requirements, and prenatal leave. Plus, everyone can use a refresher on the complex FMLA. Understanding how to navigate these overlapping rules is critical to ensuring compliance and avoiding costly legal pitfalls.

Whether you’re new to these issues or looking for an update on the latest changes, this session will provide clear, practical guidance to help you manage leave policies effectively. So, don’t miss this opportunity to ensure your organization stays compliant with New York’s ever-evolving employee leave laws.

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New York Paid Sick Leave

New York Paid Sick Leave (Webinar Recap)

On November 12, 2020, I presented a complimentary webinar called “New York Paid Sick Leave”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience.

In the webinar, I discuss:

  • Accrual, Use, and Payout
  • Notice Requirements
  • Overlap with Other Laws
  • Recordkeeping
  • Policy Considerations

Beginning January 1, 2021, New York companies must provide employees sick leave. Many businesses must pay employees for this time off, up to 40 or 56 hours per year, depending on employer size.

There are many ambiguities in the New York Paid Sick Leave Law. Recent State guidance addresses several issues, but leaves many others unanswered. This webinar addresses what is known and tries to help fill the gaps.

Don’t have time to watch the whole webinar right now? Click here to download the slides from the webinar.

Why You Should Watch “New York Paid Sick Leave”

Every private (non-governmental) employer in New York State must provide sick leave to employees beginning January 1, 2021. For many, this will be a company-paid benefit. Despite a seemingly straightforward concept, the implications of this new requirement are potentially complex. Questions include how to administer accrual, what to put in your policy, and how the new law interacts with other legal obligations.

This webinar starts with the basics and builds up to the detailed questions that employers are asking. Can you combine sick leave with other forms of leave? How does frontloading sick leave work? What about part-time employees?

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Reopening New York Part III

Reopening New York, Part III (Webinar Recap)

On August 13, 2020, we presented a complimentary webinar called “Reopening New York, Part III”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, we’re happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience.

In the webinar, we discuss:

  • Ongoing Business Restrictions
  • Employee Travel & Childcare Issues
  • Impact of School Reopening
  • Navigating New and Old Leave Laws
  • What’s Ahead for Employers?

With all of New York State now in Phase 4 of the State’s reopening plan, it’s still not back to business as usual. The same will be true for schools that are preparing to reopen in September. School districts will vary in how they get back to teaching, ranging from full in-person to fully remote models. This will create disparate impacts on employees with school-aged children.

Not limited to school issues, this webinar address the current status of New York’s reopening process. Content includes discussion of various leave laws that must be navigating for employees seeking to care for their children or address medical concerns potentially related to COVID-19.

Don’t have time to watch the whole webinar right now? Click here to download the slides from the webinar.

Why You Should Watch “Reopening New York, Part III”

Our third webinar in this series anticipates the issues employers may face as schools “reopen” in September. Many employees will face unusual challenges this school year because of COVID-19. This will range from childcare to new stresses of students learning more at home and less at school

Among other topics, this webinar focuses on the various complex leave laws that employers must navigate when employees say they can’t work. This includes a new statewide Paid Sick Leave law that takes effect in New York as of September 30, 2020.

Make sure your company is prepared to balance employee needs with business demands. Plus, we expect further legal developments that will further complicate the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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