Local law · Int 0705-2026
Requiring employers to hold an onboarding meeting to discuss an employee's reintegration back into the workplace after parental leave
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring employers to hold an onboarding meeting to discuss an employee's reintegration back into the workplace after parental leave
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New York City Council
Sponsor
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
Summary
This bill would require employers to hold a meeting with employees who are returning to the workplace after taking parental leave. Guidelines for this meeting would be developed by the City’s Commission on Human Rights, with the goal of improving the reintegration process for the employer and employee. Employees who do not wish to participate in the meeting must opt out in writing.
Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries
Introduced at the request of the Bronx Borough President.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Civil and Human Rights
Cosponsors
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic2
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Full history
- Feb 24, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 24, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Civil and Human Rights
NYC Council