Under New York State labor laws, you may be eligible for paid leave from work due to COVID-19.
Leave for Positive Test
You may be eligible for Paid Leave for COVID-19 if you, your child, or a close family member test positive for COVID-19.
Online
Get information about Paid Leave for COVID-19.
By Phone
- Agency: New York State Department of Labor
- Division: Division of Labor Standards Local Office
- Phone Number: (888) 469-7365
- Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Staff is available through the automated phone system during business hours. Call volume is often high. If you don't get through, call back later.
- Agency: New York State Department of Labor
- Division: Division of Labor Standards Local Office
- Phone Number: (888) 469-7365
- Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Staff is available through the automated phone system during business hours. Call volume is often high. If you don't get through, call back later.
These rights under New York State law are in addition to your rights under NYC’s Paid Safe and Sick Leave Law. If you are eligible for leave under State law, consider using State leave before using accrued sick leave under City law.
Your employer can’t:
- Require you to use accrued sick leave under City law first.
- Mistreat or punish you for using or asking to use sick leave.
Contact the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection if you have questions about sick leave under City law.
