NY Paid Family Leave (PFL)

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INTRODUCTION

In 2016, Governor Cuomo signed into law a significant addition to the New York Statutory Disability (DBL) Law offering a comprehensive Paid Family Leave policy for eligible employees working for a covered employer in the State of New York. Effective January 1^st 2018, eligible employees will have the ability to take time in providing for the necessary care for their eligible family members, while ensuring a level of economic security.

WHAT IS PAID FAMILY LEAVE?

Starting January 1, 2018, the New York State Paid Family Leave Program will provide New York Employees job-protected, paid leave to bond with a new child, care for an eligible family member with a serious health condition or to assist family members when someone is called to active military service.

New York State Paid Family Leave will be released in phases over the next four (4) years. Employees will be eligible for paid time off to care for a new child or sick family member. New York State has adopted the richest Paid Family Leave in the United States effective, January 1^st 2018.

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