New York State Paid Family Leave

Approved in 2016, the New York State Paid Family Leave goes into effect on January 1, 2018. Under FMLA, the New York Law guarantees paid time off — up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave.

Employees can take up to 12 weeks of paid family leave, with a weekly benefit capped at 67% of the employee’s average weekly wage. For example, an employee who makes $1,000 a week would receive a benefit of $670, up to a maximum weekly benefit of $1,228.

New York became the first state in the country to offer paid leave for prenatal care. Under the law , pregnant New Yorkers will be entitled to at least 20 hours of paid leave to attend prenatal medical appointments.

If you have questions about eligibility rules,
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