# New York City Council

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-02**: Public Hearing — DCWP to hold a hearing on proposed revisions to ESSTA implementing rules.
- **2026-02-22**: Effective Date — ESSTA amendments officially take effect for all NYC employers.
- **2026-02-20**: Guidance Released — DCWP issues updated FAQs and the mandatory Notice of Employee Rights.
- **2025**: Legislative Approval — NYC Council approves amendments to expand ESSTA leave and usage categories.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### NYC DCWP Issues Compliance Guidance for Sweeping ESSTA Leave Amendments
2026-02-24 23:57:55 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has released critical guidance and an updated Notice of Rights following major amendments to the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act. These changes mandate an additional 32 hours of unpaid leave for all employees and expand the criteria for protected time off, requiring immediate policy and payroll updates.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/nyc-essta-amendments-guidance-2026

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