Millions of workers in New York City will get additional time off when a new law goes into effect next week. In the city, most employees are already required to have 40-56 hours of paid time off. But ...
Effective Feb. 22, 2026, NYC’s ESSTA (Paid Time Off Law) requires private employers to provide paid and unpaid safe and sick leave, plus paid prenatal leave. Employees get up to 56 hours of paid leave ...