New York City workers may get paid sick leave

Paid sick time for pets? A New York City Council bill could soon allow it
A new bill making its way through New York City Council would take away at least one major stress for pet owners living in the city. The just-introduced legislation would allow people to use their own paid sick time to take of their pets when necessary.
New York City workers may soon get paid sick leave — to care for their pets
The proposal, sponsored by city council member Shaun Abreu, would amend and expand the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act — which requires companies to give employees paid sick leave to care for themselves or family members — to include pets and service animals.
Fluffy feeling ill? NYC workers may get sick leave to care for pets
The legislation comes at a time when roughly two-thirds of American homes report having at least one pet. Americans spent $147 billion on their pets in 2023.
New York City May Give Pet Owners Paid Time Off To Care For Sick Animals
New York City Council is considering allowing pet owners to use paid sick leave to care for their animals. The proposal sponsored by Manhattan Democrat Shaun Abreu, would amend the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act,
A new bill could allow paid sick time to take care of pets in New York City
Supporters believe the bill would amend a current law and help improve improve mental health for city residents with pets.
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