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What is NYC AC § 20-1261?

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This section provides a definition for the term 'temporary change' as it relates to alterations in employee work schedules. It includes various forms of schedule adjustments such as remote work and shift swapping. Applies to employers managing employee work conditions.

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§ 20-1261 Definitions.

AC § 20-1261

For purposes of this subchapter, the following term has the following meaning: Temporary change. The term “temporary change” means a limited alteration in the dates, hours, times, or locations where an employee is expected to work, including, but not limited to, using paid or unpaid time off, working remotely, swapping shifts with another employee, or shifting work hours to earlier or later in the work week or workday. (L.L. 2018/069, 1/19/2018, eff. 7/18/2018; Am. L.L. 2025/145, 10/25/2025, eff. 2/22/2026) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2018/069.

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