Overview

• The law mandating five to 14 days of paid COVID-19 emergency leave officially expired on July 31, 2025.
• Employers are no longer required to maintain a separate bank of COVID-specific paid sick time for employees unable to work due to the virus.
• Employees may use standard paid time off or sick leave under New York State and New York City laws for COVID-related quarantine, isolation or care.
• Workers can take leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act or New York Paid Family Leave for personal or family COVID-19 care, and those with long COVID may qualify for ADA accommodations.
• New York employers are advised to review and update their leave policies, protocols and employee handbooks to reflect the end of the COVID-specific mandate.