In Hunter v. Debmar-Mercury, the Second Circuit clarified the scope of marital status discrimination under the New York City Human Rights Law
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New York City’s Amended Rules for Paid Prenatal Leave: What Employers Need to Know
Following a public hearing and comment period, on June 3, 2025, New York City adopted the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection’s (DCWP) proposed amended paid prenatal leave rules, which will go into effect on July 2, 2025. In light of the enactment of New York State’s Paid Prenatal Leave
New Paid Prenatal Leave Requirements for Employers in New York City
Effective July 2, 2025, New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection will amend its implementing rules to the City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act to include the City’s own version of New York State’s paid prenatal leave (“PPL”) obligations for employers.
NYC’s Enhanced ESSTA Rules for Prenatal Leave Create Policy, Posting + Paystub Requirements for Employers
TakeawaysChanges to NYC’s paid prenatal leave requirement take effect 07.02.25.They incorporate and enhance NYS prenatal leave protections that went into effect at the beginning of this year.NYC employers should understand their obligations and implement the changes to policies, notices, and recordkeeping.Related links
New New York City Rules for Paid Prenatal Leave to Take Effect in July 2025
New New York City Rules for Paid Prenatal Leave to Take Effect in July 2025
On the heels of New York State’s amendment of its Paid Sick Leave Law to create a first-in-the-nation paid prenatal personal leave (PPPL) entitlement, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)
New York City Publishes Updated FAQs for Earned Safe and Sick Time Act
On September 26, 2024, New York City published updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) for the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) in light of the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection’s (DCWP) adoption of the October 2023 amended rules and the January 2024
New York City Mayor Signs Hotel Safety and Licensing Law Imposing New Compliance Requirements on Hotel Operators
On November 4, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed legislation to ensure hotel safety that will mandate a comprehensive licensing system for hotels to operate in New York City, implement several consumer safety protections, and require hotels to maintain continuous front-desk coverage, directly employ certain “core” employees, and
Who Let the Dogs Out? New York City’s Potential New Pet Leave
New York City employees may soon be entitled to take sick leave to care for their pets if a newly introduced bill is passed by the city council.
Lassie Looking Peaked? NYC “Pawrents” May Soon be Entitled to Paid Leave for Pet Care
In recognition of the important role that pets play in people’s lives, on October 23, 2024, the New York City Council introduced a bill that would amend the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act to provide pet-owning employees the ability to use their paid sick leave to care for their animals.
New York City Construction Contractor Group Calls for Mental Health Reforms for Industry
A leading New York City contractor association is spearheading an effort to raise awareness about the importance of mental wellness in the construction industry and seek legislative reform.
REMINDER—New York City ‘Workers’ Bill of Rights’ Notice Requirements Take Effect on July 1, 2024
Employers in New York City must begin distributing a new, city-created “Workers’ Bill of Rights” poster to employees and new hires on July 1, 2024.
New York City Bans Contractual Provisions Shortening Period of Time to File Complaints or Civil Actions Relating to Discrimination, Harassment or Violence
Effective May 11, 2024, New York City now prohibits employers from entering into any type of agreement that shortens the statutory period by which an employee may file an administrative claim or complaint, or civil action, relating to unlawful discriminatory practices, harassment or violence under the New York City Human
Noncompete News: Will New York City’s Noncompete Ban Beat the FTC Final Rule to the Punch?
Executive Summary: As we recently reported, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its long-awaited final rule on April 23, 2024, banning virtually all noncompetition agreements between employers and workers. Lawsuits challenging the final rule were filed almost simultaneously, leaving many employers in limbo. In the first lawsuit challenging the FTC final rule, U.S. District Court Judge Ada Brown has indicated she may rule as early as July 3, 2024 on that plaintiff’s motion for a stay of the rule’s effective date and a preliminary injunction prohibiting enforcement of the rule. See Ryan, LLC v. Federal Trade Commission (N.D. Tex. May 7, 2024). Given the legal challenges to the FTC’s rule, employers should know New York City’s recent proposed challenge to using noncompete agreements, Bill 140, is more onerous to employers than the FTC rule.
New York City Releases New Required ‘Workers’ Bill of Rights’ Poster
New York City has published an anticipated new required workplace poster on the city-created “Workers’ Bill of Rights” that is meant to inform employees of their rights at work.
New York City to Consider Its Own Ban on Employer Noncompete Agreements Following Governor’s Veto
New York City lawmakers are considering a measure that would make the city the latest jurisdiction to ban noncompete agreements between employers and their employees, after Governor Kathy Hochul in December 2023 vetoed a statewide ban passed by lawmakers.