Bill > S09244

This bill amends the workers' compensation law to provide five days of paid leave per month for menopause, which is defined to include symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, chills, sleep problems, hormonal/emotional imbalances, weight gain, and slowed metabolism. This leave is in addition to any other leave an employee may be entitled to and is intended to allow individuals to seek services related to menopause, including medical attention for physical or psychological imbalances and assistance with the effects of prescribed pharmaceuticals. The bill also clarifies that "disability" under the workers' compensation law includes conditions related to pregnancy or menopause, and it allows the department of financial services to consider these new provisions when setting employee contributions for the paid family leave program.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9244