A slightly tired employee sitting at home, holding a phone to their ear to report being sick and unable to work, illustrating responsible sick leave under New York City’s ESSTA requirements.

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

2024 New York Employment Law Update Cover Slide

On May 29, 2024, I presented a complimentary webinar entitled “2024 New York Employment Law Update”. 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: FTC Non-Compete Rule FLSA Overtime Rule New York Labor Law Amendments NYS Freelance … Read more

Employee Pregnancy

New York continues to set trends in expanding employee rights. The state’s 2024-25 budget legislation includes two amendments that grant paid time off for certain employee pregnancy-related conditions. Employees may now take paid breaks to express breastmilk and paid leave for prenatal care. The details of these new entitlements are described below. Employer Coverage These … Read more