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I want to know about my rights (2)
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Know the Law: Paid Sick Leave
Under New York City’s Earned Sick Time Act (Paid Sick Leave Law), certain employers must give their employees sick leave, which they can use for the care and treatment of themselves or a family member. Employers with five or more employees who are hired to work more than 80 hours a calendar year in New York City must provide paid sick leave. Employers with less than five employees must provide unpaid sick leave. Workers protected by this law include undocumented workers (workers without legal immigration status) and domestic workers (nannies and housekeepers). Content Detail
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Paid Sick Leave: What Employees Need to Know
Under New York City’s Earned Sick Time Act (Paid Sick Leave Law), covered employees have the right to use sick leave for the care and treatment of themselves or a family member. The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) prepared this page to provide guidance to employees about their rights under the law. Read More
What are my rights to take time off from work? (6)
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What employees need to know about the new Paid Family Leave law in New York
If you are an employee who works in New York State, you are probably eligible for Paid Family Leave, per a new law that took effect January 1, 2018. If you are a public employee, your employer may choose to offer Paid Family Leave. This resource answers the most common questions about the new Paid Family Leave law and tells you where to go for more information. Read More
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Overview of the New York City Earned Sick Time Act
The Earned Sick Time Act ensures that workers in New York City cannot be fired for taking a day off when they or their family members are sick. The law went into effect on April 1, 2014. Content Detail
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Family and Medical Leave Act
Covered employers must grant an eligible employee up to a total of 12 workweeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period for one or more of the following reasons: * for the birth and care of the newborn child of the employee; * for placement with the employee of a son or daughter for adoption or foster care; * to care for an immediate family member (spouse, child, or parent) with a serious health condition; or * to take medical leave when the employee is unable to work because of a serious health condition. Click to learn more. Content Detail
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Disability Benefits (Off-the-Job Injury or Illness) - Common Questions
Explains disability benefits for off-the-job injury or illnesses such as pregnancy and auto accidents. Content Detail
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Pregnancy Discrimination
A summary of how the Federal law protects women from discrimination based on pregnancy, child birth or other related conditions. It also discusses maternity leave. Content Detail
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Disability Discrimination
Basic information on disability discrimination, reasonable accommodations and filing a charge. Content Detail
Employers and military leave (1)
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USERRA Advisor
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Advisor helps Veterans understand employee eligibility and job entitlements, employer obligations, benefits and remedies under the Act. The law is intended to encourage non-career uniformed service so that America can enjoy the protection of those services, staffed by qualified people, while maintaining a balance with the needs of private and public employers who also depend on these same individuals. Content Detail
What if I have jury duty or I am called as a witness? (1)
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Jury Information for Employers
This pamphlet is designed to help explain the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees with regard to jury service in New York State. The same rules apply to trial jury and to grand jury service. Content Detail
