NYS Provides Guidance on Paid Sick Leave (Update from Eastern Contractors Association, Inc.)

Paid Sick Leave in New York State is now in place, and as of Sept. 30, 2020, employers are required to track time and provide leave to their employees at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked. Employers have had many questions regarding this new law and the state has finally come out with some guidance.

The guidance information explains the sick leave requirements, accruals, eligibility, permitted uses, record keeping and more. An FAQ document is also available. Click the links below to read the State's guidance information.

NYS Paid Sick Leave Guidance

Paid Sick Leave FAQ (pdf)

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