NYC Amends the Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESSTA) to include Paid Prenatal Leave
On June 3, 2025, New York City (NYC) amended the Earned Sick and Safe Time Act (ESSTA) law to include paid prenatal leave requirements. These amendments took effect on July 2, 2025. Previously, the paid prenatal leave requirements were covered under New York State (NYS) law. Employers with operations in NYC will now have to…