Increase the amount of family leave time that may be taken in a year

This bill increases New York's paid family leave benefits by raising the maximum leave time from 10 weeks to 26 weeks per year (52-week calendar period), effective January 1, 2020, and gradually increasing the benefit percentage from 60% to 100% of an employee's average weekly wage (capped at 80% of the state average). It directly affects New York employees who need leave for family care (e.g., newborns, sick relatives), employers providing this benefit, and insurers administering the program. Key provisions include a minimum $100 weekly benefit, the option for employees to use accrued vacation time instead of family leave (with full pay), and a superintendent's authority to delay benefit increases if market stability is at risk. The bill also clarifies that leave duration cannot exceed 26 weeks in any 52-week period and ensures reinstatement protections.