Under New York City's Earned Safe and Sick Time Act, employers must at a minimum provide leave based on company size:
• 100+ employees: Up to 56 hours paid leave annually.
• 5–99 employees: Up to 40 hours paid leave annually.
• 1–4 employees:
o If net income ≥$1M: 40 hours paid leave.
o If net income <$1M: 40 hours unpaid leave.
Accrual & Usage: Employees earn 1 hour per 30 hours worked, with immediate accrual and use. Employers must provide written documentation of leave balances each pay period.
Notice & Recordkeeping: Employers must provide employees with a written notice of their leave rights and keep compliance records for three years.
For full details, visit the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection website. Outside Legal Counsel LLP provides expert guidance on employment related obligations. Our legal team is ready to assist in navigating such legal matters. Contact us for a consultation.
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