As New York employers look toward 2025, they should keep the following key dates in mind as it pertains to employee leave and benefit entitlements:

January 1, 2025:

  • New York employers will be required to provide up to 20 hours of paid prenatal leave to pregnant employees during any 52-week period. Such leave may

Last week, Governor Hochul announced a suite of proposed measures aimed at addressing rising maternal and infant mortality rates. As is relevant to New York employers, this includes a proposed expansion of New York State Paid Family Leave to include 40 hours of paid leave to attend prenatal medical appointments. If signed into law, this would make