Paid Sick Leave in New York City
Learn about paid sick leave requirements, employee rights, and employer obligations in New York City, New York.
State: New York
Local Requirements
- *Employers with 5+ employees must provide paid sick leave
- *Employers with under 5 employees must provide unpaid sick leave
- *Employees accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked
- *Up to 56 hours (7 days) of sick leave per year
- *Unused sick leave must carry over to the next year
Key Differences from Federal/State Law
- !NYC requires more sick leave than federal law
- !Covers safe leave for domestic violence victims
- !Includes care for family members in broad definition
- !Applies to part-time and temporary workers
Employer Obligations
- →Provide written notice of sick leave rights
- →Keep records of sick leave accrual and use for 3 years
- →Cannot retaliate against employees using sick leave
- →Must allow use of sick leave for family member care
Employee Rights
- ✓Can use sick leave for mental or physical illness
- ✓Can care for family members including chosen family
- ✓Protection from retaliation for using sick leave
- ✓No requirement to find replacement coverage
Resources
NYC Department of Consumer Affairs
Enforcement agency for paid sick leave law
NYC Paid Safe and Sick Leave Law
Full text of the local ordinance
Note: Always verify current requirements with official sources. Laws may change.
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