New York Leave Laws for Employers
Complete guide to New York employee leave requirements, including sick leave, family leave, and FMLA compliance.
🤒New York Paid Sick Leave Requirements
Accrual Rate
1 hour per 30 hours worked
Maximum Accrual
40-56 hours based on employer size
Employer Threshold
1+ employees
Waiting Period
120 days (or front-load)
Carryover
Yes
Effective Date
September 30, 2020
NY Paid Sick Leave varies by employer size: 40 hrs (1-4 employees, unpaid if <$1M revenue), 40 hrs paid (5-99), 56 hrs (100+).
👨👩👧New York Paid Family and Medical Leave
Maximum Duration
12 weeks
Wage Replacement
67% of wages (up to state average weekly wage)
Employer Threshold
1+ employees
Effective Date
2018 (phased in)
Comprehensive PFL program funded through employee payroll deductions.
📋Other New York Leave Requirements
Jury Duty Leave
Employers with 10+ employees must pay first $40/day of jury duty.
Voting Leave
Up to 2 hours paid leave if insufficient time before/after work.
Bereavement Leave
No state-mandated bereavement leave.
Domestic Violence Leave
Employees can use sick leave for domestic violence, stalking, or human trafficking.
⚖️FMLA in New York
NY PFL is more comprehensive than federal FMLA for family leave purposes.
✅New York Employer Compliance Checklist
- ✓Provide sick leave based on employer size
- ✓Obtain PFL insurance coverage
- ✓Pay partial jury duty wages (10+ employees)
- ✓Provide up to 2 hours voting leave
- ✓NYC employers: additional requirements may apply
🔔Recent Changes in New York
PFL benefit amounts and duration have reached maximum phase-in.
🏢New York Leave Guides by Industry
🏙️New York Cities with Local Leave Laws
📋New York Leave Types
👔Leave Management by Role
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