Bill > A00244

This bill amends New York's labor law to require employers to provide employees with paid sick leave equivalent to three full work days specifically in the event of a miscarriage or stillbirth. The legislation mandates that this paid leave is in addition to any existing leave requirements and applies to employees who experience the loss of an infant through miscarriage or stillbirth. By requiring employers to provide this specific type of paid leave, the bill aims to support employees during a difficult and emotionally challenging time, recognizing the physical and emotional impact of such a loss. The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment, meaning employers would need to implement this new leave provision as soon as the law is signed. This provision represents a compassionate approach to workplace policy, acknowledging the need for employees to have time to recover and process grief following the loss of a pregnancy.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A244