DCWP - NYC Temporary Schedule Change Law

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Temporary Schedule Change Law


NYC Temporary Schedule Change Law

The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) enforces NYC’s Temporary Schedule Change Law, which took effect July 18, 2018. Under the law, covered employees have a right to temporary changes to their work schedule for certain “personal events.”

NOTE:

Employers cannot punish, penalize, retaliate, or take any action against employees that might stop or deter them from exercising their rights under the law. Workers should immediately contact DCWP about retaliation.

The law covers workers regardless of immigration status.

New York City Administrative Code > Title 20: Consumer and Worker Protection > Chapter 12: Fair Work Practices > Subchapter 6: Temporary Changes to Work Schedules for Personal Events and Protections from Retaliation for Making Schedule Change Requests

Are you a worker in NYC? Know your right to a temporary schedule change

Are you an employer? Know your responsibilities under the Temporary Schedule Change Law