New York City enacted bill Int. 1314-A , which amends the New York City Fair Chance Act (FCA). Int. 1314-A takes effect on July 28, 2021.

In March 2020, the State of New York enacted legislation (Senate Bill 8091) that provides paid or unpaid leave to employees subject to a quarantine or isolation order as a result of COVID-19. On February 2021, the state provided situational guidance for employees subject to multiple quarantine or isolation orders, for when an employee tests positive following their quarantine, and for when an employer mandates that an employee stay home due to potential exposure.

New York has enacted legislation (SB 7506B) that will require all employers in the state to provide employees with sick leave. The law takes effect on January 1, 2021; however, employees begin accruing sick time on September 30, 2020.

New York City has enacted legislation (Int. No. 2032-A) that amends the city's Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) to better align with the New York State Paid Sick Leave (NYPSL) law. Int. No. 2032-A is effective immediately.

New York City has enacted legislation (Int. No. 2032-A) that amends the city's Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) to better align with the New York State Paid Sick Leave (NYPSL) law. Int. No. 2032-A is effective immediately.

A federal district court judge in New York has struck down regulations relating to joint employment under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

A federal district court judge in New York has struck down key regulations implementing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has adopted an emergency rule that requires employers to provide an unemployment insurance notice to employees whose work schedule and/or employment status is impacted by COVID-19.

New York has enacted legislation (SB 7506B) that will require all employers in the state to provide employees with sick leave. The law takes effect on Jan. 1, 2021; however, employees begin accruing sick time on Sept. 30, 2020.