January 2026

 

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New York Enacts Trapped at Work Act

New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill S4070B), which bans promissory notes that require an employee to repay their employer for training expenses if the employee leaves their employment before the note period expires. Senate Bill S4070B is effective immediately.

New York Bans Using Credit History in Employment Decisions

New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 3072), which restricts the use of credit history in employment decisions. Senate Bill 3072 is effective April 18, 2026.

New York City Adds Pay Data Reporting Requirement

New York City will require covered employers to report pay and demographic data annually. The city will also conduct an annual pay equity study.

New York City Expands Earned Safe and Sick Time Act and Reduces Temporary Schedule Change Law Requirements

New York City has expanded its Earned Safe and Sick Time Act to provide additional unpaid leave and expand the reasons an employee may use the leave. The City has also formally added paid prenatal leave requirements into local law[CR1]  and reduced requirements under its Temporary Schedule Change Law.

New York City Expands Minimum Pay Requirement to App-Based Grocery Delivery Workers

New York City has enacted several bills that provide new protections to app-based grocery delivery workers.

New York City Expands Employee Earned Safe and Sick Time Protections

New York City has amended rules under the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) relating to paid personal prenatal leave.   The new rules are effective July 2, 2025.

New York City Expands Employee Earned Safe and Sick Time Protections

New York City has amended rules under the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) relating to paid personal prenatal leave.   The new rules are effective July 2, 2025.

New York Releases Guidance for Retail Workplace Safety and Violence Prevention

We want to let you know that the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has released guidance on the New York Retail Worker Safety Act.

New York City Expands Employee Earned Safe and Sick Time Protections

New York City has amended rules under the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) relating to paid personal prenatal leave.  The new rules are effective July 2, 2025.

New York Expands Child Labor Protections

New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill S3006C), which adds child labor protections to the law. The penalties portion for child labor violations is effective immediately, with the changes to certification and working paper requirements of Senate Bill S3006C set to take effect on May 9, 2027.
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