Bill > S04376

This bill amends the New York workers' compensation law to provide additional paid family leave benefits for employees who experience a stillbirth or miscarriage. Specifically, the bill allows up to four weeks of paid family leave for mourning the loss of a stillborn child and up to one week of paid family leave for mourning the loss of a child due to a miscarriage. The weekly benefit will be 67% of the employee's average weekly wages, not exceeding 67% of the New York state average weekly wage. The bill modifies the definition of "family leave" to include mourning these losses and requires employees to provide notice as soon as practicable in these situations. For documentation, a certificate of stillbirth or fetal death certificate can serve as proof of need for leave. This expansion of family leave benefits recognizes the emotional impact of pregnancy loss and provides workers with time to grieve and heal without financial stress. The changes will take effect 30 days after the bill becomes law.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4376