NY - Paid Family Leave (2007)

Bill would would expand the state's workers' compensation program to allow employees to take time off to care for an ill family member, including a child, spouse, domestic partner, parent, parent-in-law, or grandchild, or to bond with a new child. This paid family leave policy would be funded by employees, who would pay an additional 45 cents a week from their paycheck, and it would allow employees to take up to twelve weeks off with up to $170 a week in wages.

State New York

Bill Number S. 5821/ A. 9245

Date of Introduction 5/11/2007

Latest Activity Passed in Assembly; Did not pass in Senate

More Info http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/

Topic: Workplace Accommodation and Family Leave Policies