New York Paid Sick Leave and Family Leave for Employers of Record
Up to 56 hours if the employer has 100 or more employees. Up to 40 hours if smaller.
The rule
New York says the sick-leave amount depends on size. Employers with 100 or more employees must provide up to 56 hours of paid sick leave a year. Employers with 5 to 99 employees must provide up to 40 hours of paid sick leave. Employers with 4 or fewer employees and net income over $1 million in the prior tax year must provide up to 40 hours of paid sick leave. Employers with 4 or fewer employees and net income of $1 million or less must provide up to 40 hours of unpaid sick leave.
What employers must do
Count employees before you set the bank. A small employer under the income test may owe unpaid leave rather than paid leave. Paid family leave is a separate program and has its own article.
Effective dates
These are the current amounts on the state sick-leave page. No January 1, 2027 hour change was on that page.
What this means for BOSS partners and associates
BOSS is often the employer of record for the associate. Wage, break, leave, posting, and tax rules usually follow the state where the associate works. Tell BOSS that state before the assignment starts. Associates should record every hour worked on the timesheet. Do not promise a pay practice, a leave bank, or a posting the statute does not require.
Questions? Contact BOSS Support at support@backofficenow.com.
Sources
This article is general information, not legal advice. Laws change; check with BOSS Support or your own counsel for your situation.