Attention New York Employers: Expanded Requirements Under NYC Earned Safe and Sick Time on the Horizon – Update Your Playbook Now
UPDATE: The amendments were enacted on October 25, 2025 and will take effect on February 22, 2026. Employers should prepare for compliance ahead of the effective date (see Employer Takeaways below). On September 25, 2025, the New York City Council approved amendments to the city’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA). The legislation – currently pending Mayor Adams’ signature […]