Assemblyman Manny De Los Santos, D-New York City, is pictured taking the oath of office on the first day of this year’s state Legislature session. A proposed New York City law that would allow paid ...

For many, their pets are like their children, but when an animal gets sick, their human parent often doesn't have the luxury of taking time off from work to care for them. In New York City, an ...

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 ...

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 (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 ...