JD Supra

The Dog Days of Sick Leave? NYC Considers Providing Workers Time Off to Care for Pets

Fido’s under the weather? Is Fluffy due for a check-up? A new bill introduced in the New York City Council aims to give employees time off to care for their furry (or scaley or feathered) friends. The ...
New York Post

Employers implement ‘pet leave’ to allow for puppy potty training, vet visits — but some workers are barking mad

A new workplace policy has been condemned by some as barking mad. Taking sick days for pet parent-related duties — from vet trips to potty training — is slowly being implemented in offices, especially ...
fox6now

NYC could allow paid sick leave for pet care

NEW YORK - A new bill introduced to the New York City Council would expand the city's paid sick leave law to include caring for certain animals and pets. The bill, sponsored by Councilmember Shaun ...
Local 12 WKRC Cincinnati

For your 'furbaby': Proposed amendment would allow workers sick time for pet care

NEW YORK (WCBS/CBS Newspath/WKRC) - A proposed amendment to New York City's Earned Safe and Sick Time Act could soon allow pet owners to use their sick leave to care for ailing service or companion ...
Post-Bulletin

What can I do to help my sick pet if emergency vet services are unavailable?

Dear Answer Man: I read the Sept. 19, 2023, Rochester Post Bulletin story with interest about the gaping holes in the emergency veterinary care system in the Rochester area. It suggested the situation ...