New York Supplement: Table of Contents

How to Use This Table of Contents

This table of contents consists of links to all the policy statements available for New York which together combine to form a proposed state-specific supplement to an employee handbook. They have been set forth in a proposed order with suggested categories and are intended to be used together with the National Handbook: Table of Contents and its associated policy statements.

To determine whether a policy statement should be included in your handbook, consult the "When to Include" section found within each policy statement.

Below is a sample proposed table of contents for a state supplement to an employee handbook.

General Information

About This New York Supplement

Commitment to Diversity

Accommodations for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sex Offenses or Stalking (New York City)

Cooperative Dialogue about Accommodation Needs (New York City)

Discrimination on the Basis of Gender, Gender Identity or Transgender Status (New York City)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Political Opinions

Pregnancy Accommodation

Pregnancy Accommodation (New York City)

Reproductive Health Decisions

Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment

Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Form

Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment (New York City)

Workplace Conduct

Whistleblower Protections

Time Off and Leaves of Absence

Adoption Leave

Bereavement Leave

Blood Donor Leave

Bone Marrow Donor Leave

Military Spouse Leave

Paid Family Leave Benefits

Paid Prenatal Personal Leave (Effective date: January 1, 2025)

Paid Sick and Safe Leave [100+ Employees]

Paid Sick and Safe Leave [5-99 Employees or 1-4 Employees and Net Income of Greater Than $1,000,000]

Sick and Safe Leave [1-4 Employees and Net Income of $1,000,000 or Less]

Paid Sick Leave [100+ Employees; Accrual Method] (New York City)

Paid Sick Leave [100+ Employees; Lump Sum Method] (New York City)

Paid Sick Leave [5-99 Employees or 1-4 Employees and Net Income of Greater Than $1,000,000; Accrual Method] (New York City)

Paid Sick Leave [5-99 Employees or 1-4 Employees and Net Income of Greater Than $1,000,000; Lump Sum Method] (New York City)

Sick Leave [1-4 Employees and Net Income of Less Than $1,000,000; Accrual Method] (New York City)

Sick Leave [1-4 Employees and Net Income of Less Than $1,000,000; Lump Sum Method] (New York City)

Paid Safe Leave (Westchester County)

Crime Victim Leave

Domestic Violence Victim Leave

Jury Duty Leave [1-10 Employees]

Jury Duty Leave [11+ Employees]

Time Off to Vote

Mandatory Time Off/Day Of Rest

Emergency Responder Leave

Military Leave

Pay Practices

Discussion of Wages

Lactation Accommodation

Lactation Accommodation (New York City)

Meal Breaks

Requests for Schedule Changes (New York City)

Scheduling and Retention for Fast Food Workers (New York City)

Scheduling for Retail Workers (New York City)

Employee Benefits

Temporary Disability Benefits

Safety and Security

Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention Plan Handbook Addendum

Cell Phone Use/Texting While Driving

Notice to New York Employees of Electronic Monitoring

Smoke-Free Workplace

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgement of Receipt of Notice to New York Employees of Electronic Monitoring