NYC Issues Additional Rules, Guidance and FAQs on Paid Sick Leave Law
11/01/18
Author: Jody Rodney/Tuesday, October 30, 2018/Categories: News
Overview: New York City has issued new rules and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) covering the city’s paid sick leave law.
Details:
Background:
New York City employers with five or more employees must provide employees with one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours in a 12-month period. Employers with less than five employees must also offer sick leave; however, the time can be unpaid.
In general, covered employees may take sick leave for their own or a family member's illness or injury or for certain business closures due to a public health emergency. Effective May 5, 2018, employees may also take leave when they or a covered family member have been the victim of a family offense matter, sexual offense, stalking, or human trafficking.
New Rules and FAQs:
The new rules and FAQs cover a variety of topics and scenarios, including who is covered by the law, accrual and use of leave, and requirements to provide written notice to employees (the specific components of the notice as well as when and how it must be provided to employees). The rules are available here, and the FAQs here.
Call to Action: New York City employers should review the rules and FAQs carefully and ensure that their policies and practices comply with the updated guidance.