A Practice Note for employers with business operations or workers in New York City (NYC) summarizing key NYC employment laws that differ significantly from the requirements under federal or state law. This Note covers various amendments to the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) and other laws addressing issues such as minimum wage and overtime exemptions, independent contractors, paid safe and sick time, hiring requirements, workplace accommodations, sexual harassment, discrimination, health and safety, termination, and layoffs. For NYC laws or other directives related to the COVID-19 pandemic, see COVID-19: Employment Law and Development Tracker: New York.