NYC Releases Guidance and Mandatory Notice of Employee Rights as Unpaid Sick Leave Takes Effect and Enforcement Ramps Up Under Earned Safe and Sick Time Act

On February 19, 2026, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) issued an updated set of Frequently Asked Questions, as well as an updated Notice of Employee Rights that must be distributed to employees regularly working in New York City. These updates address the new unpaid sick leave and new covered uses for sick leave that took effect on February 22, 2026, pursuant to amendments to the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act.... By: Littler