Labor & Employment (Paid Leave)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9158: Relates to the use of paid sick leave for bereavement purposes

Allows an employee to use paid sick leave for bereavement upon the death of a family member, or upon pregnancy loss by the employee or the employee's spouse or domestic partner or upon a foster child leaving a foster family provided the foster child was in the care of the foster family for six months or longer.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands paid sick leave benefits to cover bereavement, miscarriage, and foster child transitions, strengthening employee workplace benefits under labor standards.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2175: Relates to the entitlement to unpaid leave of absence for victims of domestic violence

Provides for unpaid leave of absence for victims of domestic violence; permits victims of domestic violence to take an unpaid leave of absence for twenty days from employment to address on-going domestic violence; defines "address on-going domestic violence"; contains provision to protect the individual's job position and benefits.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides unpaid leave for domestic violence victims, protecting job security and benefits - directly advancing workers' rights under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1940: Relates to paid leave for menstrual complications and menopause

This New York bill creates a new paid leave benefit for workers experiencing menstrual complications or menopause. Eligible employees can take up to four paid days each month (max 48 days annually) for conditions like fibroids, endometriosis, PCOS, hot flashes, or sleep issues related to menopause. The leave is added to existing workers' compensation coverage, requiring employers to treat these absences like other covered medical leaves. It directly affects New York workers with qualifying health conditions who are covered under the state's workers' compensation system.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides paid leave for medically necessary absences related to menstrual/menopause health conditions, expanding access to healthcare without financial penalty for workers.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates new paid leave benefit for menstrual/menopause health issues, expanding workers' benefits and protecting rights under employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Senate May 20, 2026

S 1253: Creates a temporary commission to conduct a comprehensive study on the current utilization of paid family leave, make recommendations on how to increase access and the visibility of the program

Creates a temporary commission to conduct a comprehensive study on the current utilization of paid family leave, make recommendations on how to increase access and the visibility of the program.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates commission to study paid family leave access and recommend ways to increase utilization - directly expands worker benefit access and visibility.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 9071: Includes certain persons engaged in a professional or teaching capacity in or for a religious, charitable or educational institution as employees for purposes of eligibility for paid family leave

Includes certain persons engaged in a professional or teaching capacity in or for a religious, charitable or educational institution as employees for purposes of eligibility for paid family leave.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands paid family leave eligibility to religious/educational professionals, strengthening worker benefits under employment standards95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1921: Relates to paid family leave and bereavement for fetal death, still birth, and an infant being medically not viable to survive

This bill expands New York's paid family leave program to include bereavement leave for employees experiencing fetal death, stillbirth, or an infant declared medically not viable to survive. It amends workers' compensation law to explicitly add these circumstances as qualifying reasons for leave under the "bereavement" provision, requiring employees to provide a fetal death certificate, stillbirth certificate, or death certificate as proof. The policy applies to all eligible employees covered under the state's paid family leave system, effective January 1, 2025. It does not create new benefits but extends existing leave protections to these specific pregnancy-related losses.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands paid family leave benefits to cover bereavement for fetal death/stillbirth, strengthening worker protections under employment standards by adding qualifying circumstances to existing leave program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9159: Relates to eligibility for paid sick leave

Requires an employer to provide sick leave to an employee who telecommutes at the same rate and under the same conditions that an employee present at the employer's work site would accrue it.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates equal sick leave benefits for telecommuters, protecting workers' rights under employment standards by ensuring consistent treatment.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4019: Allows attendance at individualized education program (IEP) meetings to be covered under paid family leave

This bill expands New York's paid family leave program to include attendance at a child's individualized education program (IEP) meeting as a covered reason for leave. It allows eligible workers to use up to three hours of paid leave per IEP meeting to participate in planning their child's special education services. The change directly affects parents or caregivers of children with special needs who require school-based educational planning. The key provision amends the definition of "family leave" to explicitly include IEP meetings under the existing paid leave framework. This creates a concrete policy change allowing workers to take paid time off for this specific educational meeting without losing pay.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands paid leave access for parents to attend IEP meetings, directly supporting educational access for students with special needs through parental involvement in planning.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands paid family leave benefits to cover IEP meeting attendance, supporting caregivers' rights and work-life balance for special education needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5322: Relates to paid sick leave provided by employers with full-time employee equivalents

This bill modifies New York's paid sick leave law to set specific requirements based on employer size. Employers with 4 or fewer full-time equivalent employees must provide up to 40 hours of *unpaid* sick leave annually, unless they earned over $1 million in net income last year (then paid leave applies). Employers with 5-99 employees must provide 40 hours of paid sick leave yearly, while those with 100+ employees must provide 56 hours. All employees accrue sick leave at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 regular work hours, starting from hire or the law's effective date. The changes take effect immediately.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates paid sick leave for 5+ employee employers, expanding worker benefits beyond unpaid options for most businesses while maintaining protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4523: Relates to excused absence of a public employee for mental health purposes

This bill (S 4523) creates a new paid leave entitlement for public employees in New York State to address mental or behavioral health needs. It directly affects all covered public employees, including state workers, county staff, school employees, community college personnel, and those in retirement systems. The key provision allows these employees to take paid leave for mental health appointments without using their accrued sick leave. The leave is specifically designated for mental health purposes and does not count against existing sick time. This policy change provides a clear, non-punitive way for public employees to access mental health care.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirectly supports school employees' mental health needs, enhancing educator well-being and retention without restricting education policies.80% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates paid leave for mental health appointments, expanding access to mental health services for public employees without using sick leave.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates new paid mental health leave for public employees, expanding worker benefits without requiring sick leave use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Paid Leave Public Employees

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