Bill > A05322

This bill amends New York's labor law to modify existing paid sick leave regulations for employers, with key changes focusing on how sick leave is calculated and provided based on the number of full-time equivalent employees. For employers with four or fewer full-time equivalent employees, the bill maintains that they must provide up to 40 hours of unpaid sick leave annually, but if the employer has a net income over $1 million, they must provide 40 hours of paid sick leave. For larger employers, sick leave will now be accrued at a rate of one hour for every 30 "regular hours" worked, which is defined as hours a non-exempt employee works without qualifying for overtime pay. The bill clarifies that a calendar year is defined as either the standard January to December period or a consecutive 12-month period as determined by the employer. These changes aim to provide more consistent and clear guidelines for sick leave accrual across different business sizes, ensuring employees have access to necessary time off for health-related reasons while providing flexibility for employers in tracking and implementing the leave policy.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5322