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New York Paid Family Leave (PFL)
Summary
New York provides one of the nation's most comprehensive paid family leave programs, giving workers up to 12 weeks of paid, job-protected time off for major family events.
Rights & Rules
- 01.You can take up to 12 weeks of paid leave to bond with a newly born, adopted, or fostered child.
- 02.You can take 12 weeks to care for a family member with a serious health condition.
- 03.While on leave, you receive 67% of your average weekly wage, capped at a maximum state amount ($1,151/week in 2024).
- 04.Your employer MUST hold your job for you and cannot retaliate against you. You also have the right to keep your health insurance while on leave.
Penalties
- 01.Employers who refuse to provide the required leave or who fire an employee for taking it can be sued for discrimination, lost wages, and severe state fines.
Verified Citations
New York Workers' Compensation Law Article 9
Source"An employee's right to Paid Family Leave is fully protected. An employer may not discriminate or retaliate against an employee for requesting or taking Paid Family Leave... An employee who takes Paid Family Leave is entitled to be reinstated to the same or a comparable position..."