New York City’s Paid Sick Leave Law

On April 1, 2014, New York City’s Paid Sick Leave Law went into effect.  If the law applies to your business you must be aware of three dates:

·         April 1, 2014:  Existing employees began accruing sick leave.  Employees accrue one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked.

·         May 1, 2014:  You must give existing employees the Notice of Employee Rights.

·         July 30, 2014:  Existing employees can begin using accrued sick leave.  New employees begin using accrued sick leave 120 days after their first day of employment. 

Employers Who Must Provide Sick Leave

Number of Employees	Amount of Sick Leave per Calendar Year	Paid or Unpaid Sick Leave	Rate of Pay
5 or more Must work 80+ hours a calendar year*	Up to 40 hours	Paid	Regular hourly rate but no less than $8 per hour (minimum wage)
1-4 Must work 80+ hours a calendar year	Up to 40 hours	Unpaid	Not Applicable
1 or more domestic workers Must work 80+ hours per calendar year and have been employed by the same employer at least 1 year	2 days	Paid	Regular hourly rate but no less than $8 per hour (minimum wage)

Go to nyc.gov/PaidSickLeave for more information.