Starting January 1, 2025, all private-sector employers in New York, regardless of size, must provide eligible employees 20 hours of paid leave per year to attend prenatal medical appointments and procedures. The new law amends the existing New York State Sick Leave Law (Labor Law § 196-b) and is the first in the country to
Emily McDonough Souza
Emily McDonough Souza is counsel in the Employment and Labor practice at Shipman, where she evaluates, investigates and litigates employment-related disputes for a broad range of clients, both public and private sector, advising employers and reviewing policies for compliance on matters including FMLA, ADA, discrimination avoidance, disability, and accommodations. She also provides training to HR professionals and managers on various employment-related issues, including sexual harassment prevention.