Paid Sick Leave

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has filed a lawsuit against Mexican fast-casual food chain Chipotle, alleging that employees are owed more than $150 million in , according to a lawsuit.

Allowing e-bikes and scooters, legalizing marijuana, updating New York’s equal rights laws and requiring paid sick leave appear to be among the priorities

Starbucks violated New York City’s paid sick leave law by making ailing workers find substitutes or face possible discipline or even firing, officials said Thursday in announcing a settlement with the coffee chain. The company has changed the policy and agreed to set up a $150,000 restitution fund for employees. “In New York City, no corporation is above the law,”…