Paid Sick Leave Rights

Summary

In New York State, the Paid Sick Leave law mandates that employers provide sick leave and cannot deny requests based on staff availability. Employers are also prohibited from retaliating against employees for using or requesting paid sick leave. You can use sick leave for your own illness or that of a family member.

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But can they deny my request due to availability
In New York State, the law requires employers to provide sick leave. They can't deny your request based on staff availability. Here are the key points:
- Employers can't retaliate for using sick leave.
- They can't deny sick leave if you're eligible.
- You can use sick leave for your or family's illness.