On October 25, 2025, New York City adopted Int. No. 0780-2024, after New York City Mayor Eric Adams returned the bill unsigned.
As we previously reported, the New York City Council passed a bill to amend the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) to incorporate the requirements under the
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New York Legislation Would Snip ‘Stay or Pay’ Clauses
New York State lawmakers recently passed a bill to prohibit employers from requiring workers to repay certain costs if they leave their jobs. The bill has not been signed or vetoed by Governor Kathy Hochul yet.
New York Imposes Additional Requirements on Public Bidders Regarding Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace
New York Imposes Additional Requirements on Public Bidders Regarding Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace
As part of its ongoing efforts to address violence in the workplace, the New York State Legislature recently enacted State Finance Law (SFL) §139-m.
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New York Mandatory Employee Retirement Program to be Implemented After Years of Delays
New York Mandatory Employee Retirement Program to be Implemented After Years of Delays
After considerable delay, employer registration for the New York State Secure Choice Savings Program (“New York Secure Choice” or “the Program”) is now open.
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Rochester, NY Expands Protections for Immigrants, Reproductive Autonomy, and the LGBTQIA+ Community
Rochester, NY Expands Protections for Immigrants, Reproductive Autonomy, and the LGBTQIA+ Community
On August 26, 2025, the Rochester City Council voted unanimously to strengthen the city’s long-standing sanctuary city policy, adopting Ordinance No. 2025-283. The measure, formally adopted on August 27, 2025, amends the city’s municipal code to incorporate Rochester’s
Understanding New York’s Legal Activities Law and Its Protections for Off-Duty Political Speech
With employee political speech becoming an increasing concern, employers in New York are reminded of the New York Legal Activities Law, which, among other things, offers protections to employees based on certain off-duty speech related to political matters.
New York City Amends Sick Time Law to Require New Unpaid Leave and Permit New Covered Uses
New York City Amends Sick Time Law to Require New Unpaid Leave and Permit New Covered Uses
On October 25, 2025, New York City amended its Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA), radically expanding the law and the benefits it provides to employees. Importantly, effective February 22, 2026:
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Understanding New York’s Legal Activities Law and Its Protections for Off-Duty Political and Religious Speech
With employee political speech becoming an increasing concern, employers in New York are reminded of the New York Legal Activities Law, which, among other things, offers protections to employees based on certain off-duty speech related to political or religious matters.
Potential Impact of a Mamdani Mayoral Election on Employment Law in New York City
New York Law Expanding PERB’s Jurisdiction Faces Multiple Legal Challenges
New York Amends Healthy Terminals Act for 2026
New York Amends Healthy Terminals Act for 2026
Earlier this year, New York amended its Healthy Terminals Act (HTA) as part of the FY 2026 budget. Effective January 1, 2026, wage, benefit, and leave obligations for covered airport workers at JFK and LaGuardia Airports will be tied to the federal
NYC Limits Housing Discrimination Based on Criminal Background: Is ‘Criminal History’ History?
TakeawaysThe NYC Fair Chance Housing Act prohibits discrimination against prospective and current housing occupants based on criminal history, with certain exceptions.The prohibition covers most housing providers authorized to sell, rent, or lease housing accommodations.Providers should consider reviewing their policies and procedures related to the process of requesting and reviewing criminal histories of prospective purchasers, renters, and lessees to ensure compliance with the Act.Related links
Countdown to Compliance: What Employers Need to Know About New York’s Secure Choice Savings Program
New York has officially joined the growing list of states requiring certain private employers to offer retirement savings options. The New York Secure
New York State Finalizes Rules for Notifying Current and Former Employees of 9/11 Fund Benefits
New York State recently finalized regulations requiring employers to notify current and former employees who worked in Lower Manhattan and Western Brooklyn during and in the months after the September 11th terrorist attacks of their potential eligibility for benefits from two federal compensation funds. The final regulations emphasize that requirements
NYC Council Passes Bills Expanding Minimum Pay Protections to App-Based Grocery Delivery Workers
TakeawaysThe New York City Council passed several bills providing additional protections to app-based food delivery workers, including entitling a larger number of delivery workers to the $21.44 minimum pay-rate.App-based grocery delivery workers are among those included in the expanded coverage.Some food and grocery delivery companies have voiced strong pushback and urged the Council to reconsider these bills.Related links