How do Accruals Work?
Employees begin accruing leave on September 30, 2020. Leave must be accrued at rate not less than one hour for every thirty hours worked.
Overview
New York’s paid sick leave law requires employers with five or more employees or net income of more than $1 million to provide paid sick leave to employees and for employers with fewer than five employees and a net income of $1 million or less to provide unpaid sick leave to employees. This law empowers New York's low-wage workers and protects all consumers in the state.
Amount of Leave Sick Leave Requirements
100+ Employees
Employers with 100 or more employees must provide up to 56 hours of paid sick leave per calendar year.
5-99 Employees
Employers with 5-99 employees must provide up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per calendar year.
0-4 Employees
If net income is $1 million or less, employer must provide up to 40 hours of unpaid sick leave. If net income is greater than $1 million, employer must provide up to 40 hours of paid sick leave.
Paid Sick Leave Accruals, Eligibility, Permitted Uses
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Who is Eligible?
All private-sector employees in New York State are covered, regardless of industry, occupation, part-time status, and overtime exempt status.
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What are Permitted Uses of Sick Leave?
Employees may use accrued leave for "sick" or "safe" reasons impacting the employee or a member of their family for whom they are providing care.