Hi! I'm Stephanie Rodin, host of the Speaking with Steph podcast. In this episode, I want to speak to you about a significant update affecting New York City employers and employees: the expansion of safe and sick leave.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How New York City's new safe and sick time law expands existing paid sick leave by adding 32 hours of unpaid safe and sick time for eligible employees.

• What types of workers are covered by the new requirement, including full‑time and part‑time W‑2 employees, and which categories (such as independent contractors) are excluded.​

• When employees may use this additional time, including during public disasters that close the place of business or their child's school or childcare provider.

• Why the new leave can be critical for employees involved in legal proceedings or actions related to subsistence benefits or housing for themselves, family members, or care recipients.

• How the definition of a caregiver is broadened, allowing individuals who provide ongoing care to a minor child or care recipient to use this time solely for caregiving responsibilities.

Stephanie Rodin is a partner at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, a full-service law firm that has been serving clients since 1930. With decades of collective experience, the firm takes a collaborative and proactive approach to legal counsel, advocating for clients with care, attention, and dedication.

Before joining the firm, Stephanie was the founder and principal of Rodin Legal, P.C., and has been practicing law since 2000. Throughout her career, she has focused extensively on supporting healthcare professionals.

Having grown up in a family of medical and dental practitioners, Stephanie was immersed in the healthcare world from an early age. This unique exposure gave her firsthand insight into the legal and operational challenges faced by medical professionals experience that continues to inform her legal practice today.

Website: https://www.mblawfirm.com/

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