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  2026: New York City Amends Earned Safe and Sick Time Act and Temporary Schedule Change Act  What Employers Need to Know New York City is making significant updates to its leave laws that will impact every employer with even one employee performing work in the city. On October 25, 2025, the NYC Council amended both the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) and the Temporary Schedule Change Act (TSCA), expanding employee protections while consolidating employer obligations. These changes go into effect on February 22, 2026 . For organizations operating in or hiring within NYC, the next few months are critical for updating policies, communication materials, payroll practices, and manager training. This blog outlines what is changing, why it matters, and how employers can prepare. Who Is Affected? All employers with one or more employees performing work in New York City. Key Amendments to ESSTA Expanded Reasons for Safe and Sick Leave Under the updated ESSTA rules, em...

  What Employers Should Know:  2026 Paid Family & Medical Leave Updates As we head into 2026, employers across many states are preparing for significant changes to Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) — and the time to act is now. Whether you’re leading a small startup or overseeing HR for a large team, staying ahead of these changes is critical to ensuring compliance, protecting your employees, and maintaining trust. ✅ What’s Changing in 2026 According to the “2026 Paid Family and Medical Leave Updates: What Employers Need to Know” overview from Aidora : Several states will launch new PFML programs in 2026 — including states like Minnesota and Delaware — while others will roll out updates to benefit amounts, leave durations, contribution rates, and eligibility requirements. For employers, this means revisiting payroll configurations, revising internal leave policy documents, and ensuring required notices are posted ahead of time. Transparent employee communi...