Relates to increasing short-term disability benefits

This bill amends New York's workers' compensation law to increase short-term disability and family leave benefits for eligible employees. It establishes a schedule for raising the weekly benefit amount from 50% to 67% of an employee's average weekly wage over several years, while also increasing the maximum duration of leave from eight to twelve weeks. The legislation defines specific conditions for family leave, including care for a seriously ill relative, bonding with a new child, and military exigencies, and ensures that employees retain their health insurance coverage and job positions during approved leave. Additionally, the bill prohibits retaliation against workers for taking such leave and clarifies that accrued benefits are not lost, though seniority does not accrue during the leave period.