How to Create Unpaid Sick Leave Plan (New for New York City 2/2026)

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New York City has enacted legislation to provide employees 32 hours of unpaid sick leave each year that goes into effect in February 2026. What is the best way to set up this Absence and related element to reduce hours?

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With the new unpaid sick leave legislation, the Absence Type would be generic absence. For the Absence Plan, should this be set up as a No Entitlement Plan or Qualification Plan? The 32 hours are front loaded either at the beginning of the year or at time of hire (within the calendar year) with no proration. I believe the minimum duration allowed is 4 hours (e.g., half day).