Politics & Government
New Yorkers Could Use Sick Days To Take Care Of Pets Under Proposed Amendment To NYC Law
Should it be legal to take a sick day to care for your pet? That's what a proposed amendment to New York City's Earned would allow.
October 24, 2024
NEW YORK — Should it be legal to take a sick day to care for your pet? That's what a proposed amendment to New York City's Earned Safe and Sick Time Act would allow.
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The proposal – Introduction 1089 – would make it legal for any pet owner to use sick time to care for a service or companion animal. It's sponsored by Council Member Shaun Abreu.
"We want to make people feel comfortable taking care of their animals," he said.
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