Paid Sick Leave in New York
Whether New York requires paid sick leave, how much you earn and how you can use it.
Short answer: All employers must provide sick leave each calendar year: up to 40 hours unpaid at employers with 4 or fewer employees (paid if the employer's net income was over $1 million); New York State Department of Labor, Wages and Hours FAQ; Labor Law §196-b
| Paid sick leave | All employers must provide sick leave each calendar year: up to 40 hours unpaid at employers with 4 or fewer employees (paid if the employer's net income was over $1 million); up to 40 hours paid at employers with 5 to 99 employees; up to 56 hours paid at employers with 100 or more employees. |
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FAQ
Is paid sick leave required in New York?
All employers must provide sick leave each calendar year: up to 40 hours unpaid at employers with 4 or fewer employees (paid if the employer's net income was over $1 million); up to 40 hours paid at employers with 5 to 99 employees; up to 56 hours paid at employers with 100 or more employees.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.