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Paid Family Leave Rights in New York
Summary
New York workers have a right to up to 12 weeks of paid, job-protected leave to bond with a child or care for a sick family member.
Rights & Rules
- 01.You can take up to 12 weeks of leave and receive 67% of your average weekly wage (capped at the state maximum).
- 02.Your job is protected; your employer MUST give you your old job (or one very similar) back when you return.
- 03.You can take this leave to bond with a newborn, adopted, or fostered child, or to care for a family member with a serious health condition.
- 04.You are eligible if you have worked for your employer for 26 consecutive weeks (full-time) or 175 days (part-time).
Penalties
- 01.If your employer refuses your leave or fires you for taking it, they are violating the law and can be sued for discrimination.
- 02.You can continue your health insurance while on leave, but you must continue to pay your share of the premiums.
Verified Citations
New York Workers' Compensation Law Article 9
Source"Paid Family Leave provides job-protected, paid time off so you can bond with a newly born, adopted or fostered child; care for a family member with a serious health condition; or assist loved ones when a family member is deployed abroad..."