Westchester County, NY Leave Laws
Complete guide to Westchester County's local sick leave ordinance and employer requirements.
Effective Since: April 10, 2019
40 hours
Max Accrual
40 hours per year
Usage Cap
5+
Min Employees
1 million+
Population
Overview
Westchester's Safe Time Leave Act is similar to state law but includes additional safe leave provisions.
Key Requirements
1
Accrual Rate
1 hour per 30 hours worked
2
Maximum Accrual
Employees can accrue up to 40 hours of paid sick leave.
3
Waiting Period
90 days before employees can use accrued time.
4
Carryover
Yes, up to 40 hours
Covered Uses
Employees in Westchester County can use sick leave for:
- ✓Employee illness
- ✓Care for family member
- ✓Domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking
- ✓Public health emergency
Employer Obligations
- •Post required notice
- •Provide written notice at hire
- •Maintain records for 3 years
Compared to State Law
- •Generally aligns with state law
- •Both provide 40 hours for employers with 5-99 employees
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Civil penalties.
Quick Reference
- City
- Westchester County, NY
- Population
- 1 million+
- Effective Date
- April 10, 2019
- Employer Threshold
- 5+ employees
Official Resources
State Laws
Westchester County employers must also comply with New York state laws.
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