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New York City Requires Employers to Provide Paid Prenatal Personal Leave
As you know, Section 196-b of the New York state Labor Law was amended in 2024 to require, on and after January 1, 2025, that every employer provide its employees twenty hours of paid prenatal personal leave during any fifty-two-week calendar peri...
By John Baldino
New York City Prohibits Employment Discrimination Based on Height and Weight
New York City passed Int. No. 209-A, prohibiting employment discrimination based on height and weight, with exceptions for certain safety-related positions. Effective November 22, 2023.
By Joel Riley
New York Expands Restrictions on Confidentiality Agreements in Discrimination Cases
New York S4516 expands restrictions on confidentiality provisions in settlement agreements to cover all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation — not just sexual harassment. Effective immediately.
By Joel Riley
New York Requires Written Separation Notice for Terminated Employees
New York now requires employers to provide written notice to terminated employees of their right to apply for unemployment benefits, plus a completed record of employment. Effective November 13, 2023.
By Joel Riley
New York Adds Protections Against Employer-Compelled Political and Religious Meetings
New York amended Labor Law Section 201-d to prohibit employers from disciplining employees who refuse to attend employer-sponsored meetings on political or religious matters. The law took effect immediately upon signing in September 2023.
By Joel Riley
New York Paid Sick Leave: Employer Rules on Usage Increments and Accrual
New York's paid sick leave law requires usage by the hour with a maximum four-hour minimum increment. Accrual, caps, and employer obligations vary by company size.
By Joel Riley