Bill > A06620

This bill, known as the Let Employees Access Vacation Time Easily (LEAVE) Act, requires employers to provide paid leave to employees with varying requirements based on company size. For employers with 4 or fewer employees, those with net income over $1 million must provide 40 hours of paid sick leave and 40 hours of paid leave annually. Companies with 5-99 employees must provide 40 hours of paid sick leave and 40 hours of paid leave, while employers with 100 or more employees must provide 56 hours of paid sick leave and 40 hours of paid leave each calendar year. Employees will accrue leave at a rate of one hour per 30 hours worked, and unused leave can be carried over to the next year, though employers can limit annual usage. The bill also introduces 20 hours of paid prenatal personal leave for employees during a 52-week period, which can be used for pregnancy-related healthcare services. Employers cannot retaliate against employees for using this leave, must restore employees to their previous position after leave, and must provide a summary of leave accrual and usage upon employee request. The law aims to provide more comprehensive paid leave protections for workers across different types of businesses and includes provisions to protect employee rights and ensure fair implementation.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6620