New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A01808

Introduced
1/14/25  
Refer
1/14/25  

Caption

Requires employers to provide up to ten additional days of unpaid leave for absences when the employee or employee's family member has been the victim of domestic violence, a family offense, sexual offense, stalking or human trafficking upon the employee's request for reasons related to such offense or offenses.

Summary

Bill A01808 amends the New York labor law to require employers to provide up to ten additional days of unpaid leave for employees who are victims of domestic violence, family offenses, sexual offenses, stalking, or human trafficking. This leave is intended to support employees in dealing with the aftermath of such offenses, allowing them time to recover and seek necessary assistance without the added pressure of work obligations. The leave can be requested as an extension of existing sick leave provisions under the labor law.

Impact

The bill will impact state labor laws by expanding the rights of employees to take unpaid leave in specific circumstances related to personal safety and well-being. It will require employers to adjust their leave policies to accommodate this new provision, potentially leading to changes in how employee leave is managed and recorded. This amendment aims to provide greater protection and support for vulnerable employees facing serious personal crises.

Sentiment

The general sentiment around Bill A01808 appears to be supportive, particularly among advocates for victims of domestic violence and similar offenses. There is an acknowledgment of the need for additional support for employees in these situations, although some concerns may arise regarding the potential burden on employers to manage extended leave requests.

Contention

Notable points of contention may include concerns from employers regarding the implications of providing additional unpaid leave, particularly in terms of operational impacts and potential abuse of the leave policy. Some may argue that while the intent is commendable, the practicalities of implementation could pose challenges for businesses, especially smaller ones.

Companion Bills

NY S06056

Same As Requires employers to provide up to ten additional days of unpaid leave for absences when the employee or employee's family member has been the victim of domestic violence, a family offense, sexual offense, stalking or human trafficking upon the employee's request for reasons related to such offense or offenses.

Previously Filed As

NY A03243

Requires employers to provide up to ten additional days of unpaid leave for absences when the employee or employee's family member has been the victim of domestic violence, a family offense, sexual offense, stalking or human trafficking upon the employee's request for reasons related to such offense or offenses.

NY S06056

Requires employers to provide up to ten additional days of unpaid leave for absences when the employee or employee's family member has been the victim of domestic violence, a family offense, sexual offense, stalking or human trafficking upon the employee's request for reasons related to such offense or offenses.

GA HB1075

Sexual offenses; modify penalty for offenders previously convicted of the offense of trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude

TX HB2534

Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work if the employee or the employee's child is a victim of family violence or a violent felony offense.

NY S08892

Allows an employee to use paid sick leave for bereavement upon the death of a family member, or upon pregnancy loss by the employee or the employee's spouse or domestic partner or upon a foster child leaving a foster family provided the foster child was in the care of the foster family for six months or longer.

NY A09158

Allows an employee to use paid sick leave for bereavement upon the death of a family member, or upon pregnancy loss by the employee or the employee's spouse or domestic partner or upon a foster child leaving a foster family provided the foster child was in the care of the foster family for six months or longer.

TX SB836

Relating to victims of sex offenses, sex-based human trafficking offenses, or acts of a sexual nature and to the confidentiality of or restrictions on the availability of certain property, material, or information regarding those victims, offenses, or acts.

TX HB1975

Relating to victims of sex offenses, sex-based human trafficking offenses, or acts of a sexual nature and to the confidentiality of or restrictions on the availability of certain property, material, or information regarding those victims, offenses, or acts.

NY A09167

Allows discretion in requiring sex offender registration for persons convicted of certain sex offenses in other states; amends the definition of a sexually violent offense.

LA HB998

Provides relative to the examination and medical care of victims of human trafficking-related offenses and domestic violence offenses involving strangulation (EG INCREASE SD EX See Note)

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.