The State of New York enacted Senate Bill 2588-A, which granted employees paid time off to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Senate Bill 2588-A is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2022.

New York City has enacted legislation (Int. No. 1894-A) that amends the New York City Human Rights Law and regulates the use of automated tools in certain employment decisions. The law takes effect on Jan. 1, 2023.

New York State has authorized bonuses for eligible health care and mental hygiene workers. Employer claims for the first wave of eligible employees are due by Sept. 2, 2022.

New York has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 2035B and Senate Bill 5870) that will require employers to provide employees with information on the new sexual harassment prevention hotline and classify the release of certain employee information as retaliation.

On July 19, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced via a press release the progress and enhanced efforts by the Wage Theft Task Force to combat wage theft when perpetrated by New York employers.

New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 8417) that adds “status as a victim of domestic violence” to the list of protected classes throughout the New York Human Rights Law (NYHRL). Senate Bill 8417 is effective immediately.

Westchester County in New York has enacted an ordinance that will require employers to provide sick leave to employees who work in the county.