Bill > S01193

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, if a public employer decides not to participate in the standard paid family leave program, they must provide employees with up to twelve weeks of parental leave within any fifty-two week period. During this leave, employees will receive compensation at a rate of 67% of their average weekly wage, with the payment capped at 67% of the New York state average weekly wage. This bill aims to ensure that public employees have access to meaningful parental leave benefits, even if their employer chooses not to participate in the standard paid family leave program. By mandating an alternative form of leave with a defined compensation rate, the legislation seeks to support working parents and provide them with necessary time to care for a new child while maintaining a portion of their regular income.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1193