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Employment LawNew York

New York Paid Family Leave (PFL)

Summary

Provides New York employees with job-protected, paid time off to bond with a new child, care for a family member with a serious health condition, or assist when a family member is deployed abroad.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to receive a percentage of your average weekly wage while on leave
  • 02.
    Right to keep your health insurance while on leave (if you continue paying your share)
  • 03.
    Right to return to the same or a comparable position

Penalties

  • 01.
    Fines of up to $500 per violation for employers
  • 02.
    Requirement to pay the employee's lost benefits and wages
  • 03.
    Order to reinstate the employee if they were wrongfully terminated

Verified Citations

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