New York State Paid Prenatal Leave Law
Summary:
Requirement -
Effective January 1, 2025, the New York State Paid Prenatal Leave Law (amending Labor Law Section 196-b) requires private-sector employers to provide employees with 20 hours of paid time off per 52-week period for health care services related to their pregnancy.
- Ensure compliance with NY Labor Law Section 196-b.
- Paid at the employee’s regular rate of pay.
- Available from the date of hire.
- Usable in hourly increments.
- Tracked independently from other leave types such as PTO or sick leave.
- The 52-week period for 20 hours of prenatal leave is based on when it is first use it. It is not tied to the calendar year.
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