On September 25, 2025, the New York City Council approved major amendments to the NYC Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) and the Temporary Schedule Change Act (TSCA). The changes take effect February 22, 2026, and expand NYC employees’ rights to take both paid and unpaid leave for new categories of personal and family … Read more
On October 23, 2024, a new pet leave bill was introduced before the New York City Council. The bill proposes to amend NYC’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) to allow employees to use paid sick time for the care of pets. Below is a summary of the proposal and insights on what employers … Read more
As of November 22, 2023, the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) now includes height and weight as protected characteristics. This legislation is poised to influence similar height and weight discrimination initiatives elsewhere. Accordingly, employers throughout New York State and beyond should take notice. Height & Weight Protected On May 26, 2023, Mayor Eric … Read more