New York to End Paid COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation Leave

The New York State Fiscal Year 2025 Budget will end the state’s paid COVID-19 quarantine and isolation leave requirement. The changes will take effect on July 31, 2025.

The Details

New York employees will no longer be entitled to paid time off COVID-19 leave for a mandatory or precautionary order of quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19. The changes under the New York State 2025 Budget take effect on July 31, 2025.

Note: Employees needing time off for COVID-19-related reasons may use other applicable paid leave, such as New York Paid Sick Leave.

Next Steps

Employers in New York should review their policies, forms, practices and supervisor training to ensure compliance with the changes to COVID-19 laws under the New York State Fiscal Year 2025 Budget by July 31, 2025.