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Int 0705-2026 · BillCommittee · Feb 23, 2026

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

Introduced
Reported from Committee
Passed Council
Local Law
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Shahana K. Hanif
Sponsor
Shahana K. HanifDemocratDistrict 39
Cosponsors
4
Committee
Committee on Civil and Human Rights
Introduced
Feb 23, 2026

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.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council

Legislative history

Last action

Feb 23, 2026