New York Paid Family Leave + Earned Safe and Sick Leave
L 2016 c. 54 / A 2882-A
Regulatory Snapshot: New York Paid Family Leave + Earned Safe and Sick Leave
New York Paid Family Leave + Earned Safe and Sick Leave (L 2016 c. 54 / A 2882-A) is an enacted law in New York under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2020-04-03 and becomes effective on 2021-01-01. New York currently reports 8 tracked regulations with 7 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 62/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch last verified this entry on 2026-03-18.
Nationally, 107 states have enacted employment & worker protection statutes and 0 additional bills remain pending — 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places New York within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in L 2016 c. 54 / A 2882-A itself.
Applicability under New York Paid Family Leave + Earned Safe and Sick Leave: PFL: most NY employers. Sick: all employers. Penalty exposure is documented as: Workers Comp Board and Dept of Labor enforcement. Penalties up to $500/violation. Notable exemptions: Self-employed (PFL opt-in). Seasonal farm workers (modified)..
Summary
New York PFL: 12 weeks at 67% state average weekly wage. Paid sick: 56 hrs/year (employers 100+), 40 hrs (5-99 employees).
Key Requirements
PFL: 12 weeks at 67% SAWW (employee-funded). Sick: 56 hrs (100+), 40 hrs (5-99), unpaid (1-4). NYC: separate NYC ESST.
Penalties
Workers Comp Board and Dept of Labor enforcement. Penalties up to $500/violation.
Applicability
PFL: most NY employers. Sick: all employers.
Exemptions
Self-employed (PFL opt-in). Seasonal farm workers (modified).
Official Source
https://paidfamilyleave.ny.gov/Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have employment & worker protection regulations?
As of the last verification, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. New York is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all employment & worker protection regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was New York Paid Family Leave + Earned Safe and Sick Leave enacted?
New York Paid Family Leave + Earned Safe and Sick Leave was enacted on 2020-04-03 and became effective on 2021-01-01. It was introduced as L 2016 c. 54 / A 2882-A.
What are the penalties for violating New York Paid Family Leave + Earned Safe and Sick Leave?
Workers Comp Board and Dept of Labor enforcement. Penalties up to $500/violation. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does New York Paid Family Leave + Earned Safe and Sick Leave apply to small businesses?
PFL: most NY employers. Sick: all employers. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does New York compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
New York has a regulatory strictness score of 62/100, based on 7 enacted regulations out of 8 tracked. Nationally, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of New York Paid Family Leave + Earned Safe and Sick Leave?
The official text of New York Paid Family Leave + Earned Safe and Sick Leave (L 2016 c. 54 / A 2882-A) is available from the New York legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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