The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) has announced proposed amendments to the rules governing the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA). These changes aim to align regulatory language with recent statutory expansions related to paid prenatal leave; the addition of a separate 32 hour bank of time and provide […]
As the effective date for the recent amendments (Int 780-2024) to New York City’s labor laws approaches, employers must prepare for expanded employee protections and increased litigation exposure. These amendments significantly revise both the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) and the Temporary Schedule Change Act (TCSA), fundamentally reshaping the compliance landscape for employers operating in New York City. […]
On December 4, 2025, the New York City Council voted to override Mayor Eric Adams’s veto, effectively enacting two significant pieces of legislation regarding pay data reporting and pay equity studies. These new laws, Int. 0982-2024-A and Int. 0984-2024-A, will impose extensive reporting obligations on large employers in New York City and mandate citywide pay equity studies based on the […]
The New York City (NYC) Council has passed a new local law (Int. No. 982-A and Int. 984-A) to amend the administrative code, mandating pay data reporting for certain private employers operating within the City. The legislation is intended to improve wage transparency and facilitate a pay equity study of the private workforce. The amendments are now pending before the mayor, who has 30 days to […]
Recent action by the New York City Council has introduced significant changes to the city’s leave landscape by amending the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) and largely replacing the Temporary Schedule Change Act (TSCA). These amendments, passed on September 25, 2025, under Intro 780 (Int 780-2024), aim to streamline leave policies and expand protected uses for employees. These changes […]
The City of Philadelphia has significantly strengthened its Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance (Chapter 9-3500, also known as the “Fair Chance Law” or “Ban-the-Box” law) with amendments passed by the City Council on September 25, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on October 8, 2025. This legislation, Bill No. 250373-A, introduces several key changes that […]
Effective July 2, 2025, employers in New York City must be in compliance with significant updates to the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA). These changes integrate the New York State Paid Prenatal Leave Law, which became effective on January 1, 2025, by mandating employers to provide 20 hours of paid prenatal leave per 52-week […]
On June 12, 2025, the City of Pittsburgh amended its Paid Sick Days Act (PSDA), modifying both the accrual rate and annual usage limits for paid sick leave. The amended ordinance takes effect on January 1, 2026, and applies to all employers with covered employees working within the city. Key Changes Under the revised law, employers, regardless […]
On April 28, 2025, the City of Cleveland has enacted Ordinance No. 104-2025, a new law designed to combat wage discrimination and promote fair pay practices. Taking effect on October 27, 2025, the ordinance prohibits employers from asking job applicants about their salary history and mandates greater transparency in compensation during the hiring process. Key provisions of […]
Cook County has issued amendments to the Paid Leave Ordinance Procedural Rules. These updates, effective as of April 10, 2025, provide further clarity on employee rights and employer obligations regarding paid leave accrual, usage, and enforcement. Employers with operations in Cook County should review these changes carefully to ensure continued compliance. Highlights of the amendments include: Next Steps […]
