The Westchester County Safe Time Leave Law takes effect today October 30, 2019. Starting on January 28, 2020, employers must begin providing eligible new hires with a copy of the law and written notice, which is intended to explain how the law applies to them. Employers have until January 28, 2020 to provide a
Susan M. Corcoran
Westchester County Adopts Safe Time Law
By Susan M. Corcoran & Arin M. Liebman on
Posted in Paid Sick Leave
On May 3, 2019, Westchester County Executive George Latimer formally signed into law the County’s Safe Time Leave for Victims of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Law (“Safe Time Law”), which provides eligible employees who are victims of domestic violence or human trafficking with up to 40 hours of paid leave in a calendar year…
Model Notice of Employee Rights Released for the Westchester County Earned Sick Leave Law
By Arin M. Liebman & Susan M. Corcoran on
Posted in Earned Sick Leave, Uncategorized
Westchester County has released a model Notice of Employee Rights for the Westchester County Earned Sick Leave Law (“WCESLL”), effective April 10, 2019.
According to FAQ’s released simultaneously, starting on April 10, 2019, employers must begin providing eligible new hires with a copy of the law and written notice, which is intended to explain how…
What Employers Can Do Right Now To Prepare For Westchester County’s Earned Sick Leave Law
Posted in Paid Sick Leave
Companies should begin preparing now for the new Westchester County Earned Sick Leave Law (“WCESLL”), which becomes effective on April 10, 2019. Here are five steps to get employers started.
1. Determine Whether Your Company Must Provide Employees More Paid Time Or Expand The Reasons Employees Can Use Paid Time Benefits.
Employers should confirm they…