Daniel Jacobs

Dec 9, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Richard Greenberg |Daniel Jacobs |Henry Shapiro

Takeaways As of 1/1/25, all private-sector employers in New York, regardless of their size, must provide eligible employees 20 hours of paid prenatal leave. Paid prenatal leave may be used only by employees directly receiving prenatal healthcare services. New York employers should review and update their policies and practices to comply. Related link New York State Paid Prenatal Leave Frequently Asked QuestionsArticleBeginning Jan.

Oct 14, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Jennifer Ellerkamp |Richard Greenberg |Daniel Jacobs

As election day 2024 approaches, it is crucial that employers are aware of and comply with state law requirements on employee rights to voting leave. While not all states impose obligations on employers, many states do require employers to provide time off for voting, along with other requirements, and non-compliance can result in criminal or civil penalties. Employers are encouraged to review their voting leave practices and policies annually as there are constant developments in this area.

Mar 11, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Richard Greenberg |Daniel Jacobs |Eugenia Fowlkes

The New York Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) published the “Workers’ Bill of Rights” on March 1, 2024. The Workers’ Bill of Rights is meant to serve as a comprehensive guide to rights in the workplace in New York City. In late-2023, New York City enacted legislation authorizing the city to prepare a “Workers Bill of Rights” that New York City employers will have to post and distribute to employees.

Oct 25, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Richard Greenberg |Daniel Jacobs |Joseph J. Lynett

On September 15, 2023, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP”) issued a final rule (“Final Rule”) on the City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”). As summarized below, the Final Rule provides some clarification on various compliance issues such as coverage, required notice of usage, supporting documentation that can be requested, the rate of pay for usage, written policy requirements, pay statement requirements and penalties.