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New York City
Potential Impact of a Mamdani Mayoral Election on Employment Law in New York City
Stay Tuned: Potential Expansion of NYC Earned Safe and Sick Time
New York City Council Passes Bill That Would Expand Safe and Sick Leave Requirements
On September 25, 2025, the New York City Council sent to the mayor a bill (Int. No. 0780-2024) that would amend the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) to incorporate the requirements under the New York City Temporary Schedule Change Law. The bill provides additional covered reasons to take
New York City Council Passes Amendments That Would Require Employers to Report Pay Data
New York City Council Passes Amendments That Would Require Employers to Report Pay Data
New York City and New York State have laws in place that require employers to publish salary ranges in job advertisements. On the heels of these laws, New York City employers may soon be required to
New York City Council Employer Pay Data Reporting Requirement Bills Await Mayor’s Signature
On October 9, 2025, the New York City Council passed two bills (Int. No. 0982-2024 and Int. No. 0984-2024) that if enacted into law would require New York City employers with 200 or more employees to annually submit pay reports for their New York City employees. The proposed report format
New York City Releases Software Specifications for Fast-food Employer Fair Workweek Compliance
New York City Releases Software Specifications for Fast-food Employer Fair Workweek Compliance
In the last decade, various large cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, Emeryville, and Los Angeles (and Los Angeles County)1 have passed predictable scheduling laws. These laws, also known as Fair Workweek (FWW) laws,
NYC’s Expanded Minimum Pay Protections for App-Based Grocery Delivery Workers Arrive, Bringing Varying Effective Dates + Possible Legal Challenges
Takeaways The New York City Council voted to override the mayor’s vetoes and enact two bills extending pay and other protections to app-based grocery delivery workers.App-based grocery delivery workers will be entitled to a minimum wage of $21.44 per hour.At least one grocery delivery app company has publicly threatened legal action against New York City officials over the legislation.Related links
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
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
Second Circuit Clarifies Scope of Marital Status Discrimination Under New York City Human Rights Law
In Hunter v. Debmar-Mercury, the Second Circuit clarified the scope of marital status discrimination under the New York City Human Rights Law
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)