EMPLOYMENT LAW MINUTE
New York Lawful Absence Law
Published March 10, 2023
In this week’s topic, Jana Bjorklund, GovDocs Senior Counsel and Director, Employment Law and Compliance, discusses:
New York Lawful Absence Law
Highlights:
- The New York Lawful Absence Law went into effect Feb. 23, 2023
- Clarified law to provide that workers can’t be disciplined for lawful absences
- Law was designed to eliminate “no-fault” attendance policies
- However, law does not define legally protected absence
- Employers should interpret the law broadly
- New York has many types of leave laws to employers to monitor
- Employers should review their policies to define lawful absences
- Penalties can be substantial: $10,000 for the first violation and $20,000 for subsequent violations
Do you have a question about employment law compliance? Email us at kris.janisch@govdocs.com to have your query considered.
This Employment Law Minute blog is intended for market awareness only, it is not to be used for legal advice or counsel.
About Jana Bjorklund
Jana Bjorklund, GovDocs Senior Counsel and Director, Employment Law and Compliance, joined GovDocs in 2019 and has extensive experience within global businesses, providing advice and counsel relative to compliance with employment laws.
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