As the State expands the vaccination eligibility to all New Yorkers who are 16 years old and above, employers should ensure they understand the rights of employees to take time off for purposes of receiving the vaccine, and the right to take time off for any side-effects caused by the vaccine. The Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (as amended by the Biden “Rescue Plan”) allows employees to take paid time off for purposes of resolving any health-related side effects from vaccination.