On September 26, 2024, New York City published updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) for the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) in light of the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection’s (DCWP) adoption of the October 2023 amended rules and the January 2024 law creating a private right of action for ESSTA violations.
While the FAQs provide some clarification and guidance regarding the amended rules and processes and procedures in pursuing a private right of action, they also leave some questions unanswered. In addition, the FAQs provide guidance on topics that were not included in the amended rules, including outlining possible additional uses of safe and sick leave that were not explicitly contemplated.
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Telecommuting and Remote Employees
With the advent of remote work and telecommuting, the amended rules clarify that an employee who...
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