New York City
Complete guide to NYC leave laws including Paid Safe and Sick Leave, NY Paid Family Leave, temporary schedule changes, and workplace protections.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No statutory annual leave requirement beyond state/federal
Pro-rata: N/A - employer discretion
Carryover: Determined by employer policy
Sick leave
Statutory: Yes
Paid days: 56
Statutory pay: Regular hourly rate
Eligibility: All employees including part-time, temporary, and undocumented workers
Parental leave
Maternity: 12 weeks NY PFL + FMLA
Paternity: 12 weeks NY PFL + FMLA
Adoption: 12 weeks NY PFL
Shared leave: 12 weeks each parent
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Safe Leave: Same as sick leave accrual (paid)
Temporary Schedule Change: Up to 2 business days per year (paid)
Lactation Accommodation: Reasonable break time for 3 years after birth (paid)
Jury Duty: Duration of service (paid)
Voting Leave: Up to 3 hours (paid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Maintain leave records for 3 years
Penalties: Civil penalties up to $500 per violation plus $500 per failure to maintain records
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20
Lincoln's Birthday: 2025-02-12
Presidents' Day: 2025-02-17
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
Juneteenth: 2025-06-19
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between sick leave and safe leave in NYC?
NYC combines sick leave and safe leave into one law. Sick leave is for illness or medical care. Safe leave is for situations related to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking. Both use the same accrual bank.
How much safe and sick leave do NYC employers provide?
Employers with 100+ employees: 56 hours paid. 5-99 employees: 40 hours paid. 1-4 employees: 40 hours unpaid. 1 hour accrued per 30 hours worked.
What is the NYC Temporary Schedule Change Law?
Employees at businesses with 20+ workers can request up to 2 temporary schedule changes per year (in days) for personal events like childcare, medical appointments, or legal matters. Employers must grant these requests.
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