New York City paid sick leave
Local ordinance, in effect since February 22, 2026
1 hour for every 30 hours worked, plus 32 hours of unpaid protected time off available immediately each year
All employers (counted nationwide) in New York City must let employees accrue and use up to 56 hours a year. Fewer than 5 employees: 40 hours, unpaid if net income is under $1 million (domestic workers always paid). New York's state law also applies; employers follow whichever rule is more generous to the employee.
| New York City | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Accrual | 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, plus 32 hours of unpaid protected time off available immediately each year | 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (or front-loaded) |
| Annual cap | 56 hours Paid: 40 hours (99 or fewer employees) or 56 hours (100+). Fewer than 5 employees with net income under $1 million: 40 hours unpaid. Plus 32 immediately available unpaid hours and 20 hours of paid prenatal leave. | 56 hours |
| Who must provide it | All employers (counted nationwide) | All private employers (tiered by size) |
| Carryover | Up to 40 or 56 unused accrued hours carry over, though use can stay capped at 40 or 56. The 32 immediately available unpaid hours do not carry over. | Unused leave carries over. The employer may limit use to 40 hours (under 100 employees) or 56 hours (100+) a year. |
Details and exceptions
- The 32 immediately available unpaid hours took effect February 22, 2026.
- All employers must also give 20 hours of paid prenatal leave.
- DCWP now calls the law "Protected Time Off".
Law: NYC Admin. Code § 20-911 et seq. (Earned Safe and Sick Time Act, now called the Protected Time Off law)
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Recent changes
Last verified against the official source on October 9, 2026.
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Sources
- NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) · data as of October 8, 2026 · last checked October 9, 2026
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