# NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection

Type: Company

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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 Notice of Rights and FAQ guidance just two days before the effective date.
- **2025**: Legislative Approval — NYC Council approves amendments to the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### NYC Updates ESSTA: New Notice Requirements and 32-Hour Unpaid Leave Mandate
2026-02-24 23:59:27 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has issued critical updates to the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act, mandating an additional 32 hours of unpaid leave for all employees. These changes require immediate action from employers, including the redistribution of updated rights notices and modifications to payroll systems to track expanded leave categories.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/nyc-essta-amendments-guidance-2026

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