Bill > A09109

This bill amends the New York Labor Law to expand paid sick leave provisions, specifically adding the ability for employees to use paid sick leave to prepare for or participate in immigration proceedings involving themselves or their family members. The bill defines "family member" broadly to include children, spouses, domestic partners, parents, siblings, grandchildren, and grandparents, as well as their extended family. The new provision allows workers to take paid sick leave for judicial or administrative immigration proceedings without requiring them to disclose confidential information related to these proceedings. Employers are prohibited from demanding detailed information about the nature of the immigration proceeding as a condition of granting the leave. This legislation aims to provide additional support and protection for employees navigating complex immigration processes by ensuring they can attend necessary legal proceedings without fear of losing wages or facing workplace repercussions. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law, giving employers time to adjust their policies and procedures to accommodate the new leave provisions.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9109