KNOW THE NYS STATE SAFE
AND SICK LEAVE LAW
Be aware that all private sector workers in NYS
are now covered under the state's new sick and
safe leave law, regardless of industry, occupation,
part-time status, overtime exempt status, and
seasonal status.
The law requires employers with five or more
employees to provide employees with paid sick
leave and safe leave.
The National Electrical Contractors Association
(NECA) has notified all signatory contractor's
of their obligation under this law. We will
continue to work with our contractor's
regarding
this responsibility.
KEY DATES
- September 30, 2020: Covered employees in NYS
will start to accrue leave at a rate of one hour
for every 30 hours worked.
- January 1, 2021: Employees may start using accrued
leave.
AMOUNT OF LEAVE
- Employees will receive an amount of sick leave
depending on the size of their employer.
# OF EMPLOYEES, EMPLOYER SICK LEAVE REQUIREMENTS
0-4 --- If net income is $1 Million or less in
the previous tax year, the employer is required
to provide up to 40 hours of unpaid sick leave
per calendar year.
0-4 --- If new income is $1 Million or less in
the previous tax year, the employer is required
to provide up to 40 hours of unpaid sick leave
per calendar year.
5-99 --- Up to 40 hours of unpaid sick leave
per calendar year. 100+ --- Up to 56 hours of
unpaid sick leave per calendar year.
Please check out the New York State website for
more detailed information. Click Here.