Bill > A00299

This bill requires public employers who choose to opt out of providing paid family leave benefits to instead offer parental leave to their employees. Specifically, such employers must provide up to twelve weeks of parental leave during any fifty-two week period, and must pay employees at a rate of 67% of their average weekly wage, not to exceed 67% of the New York state average weekly wage. This provision ensures that public employees who would otherwise receive paid family leave benefits are still provided with a comparable form of leave and compensation if their employer decides not to participate in the standard paid family leave program. The bill amends the workers' compensation law to add this requirement and will take effect immediately upon enactment.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A299