Labor & Employment (Paid Leave)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3944: Relates to authorizing paid family leave for bereavement

This bill amends New York's workers' compensation law to add bereavement as a qualifying reason for paid family leave, effective January 1, 2027. It directly affects employees who need time off following the death of an immediate family member, allowing them to take paid leave without using other leave types. Key provisions include requiring a death certificate as proof of need (Section 4) and updating definitions to explicitly include bereavement under "family leave" (Section 1(d)). The policy change integrates bereavement leave into existing paid family leave frameworks, ensuring employees receive compensation during this period.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly expands paid family leave benefits to include bereavement, strengthening worker protections for time off following family death without requiring other leave types.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 515: Relates to flexible working arrangements for parents and legal guardians when day care centers and schools are closed during a state or local disaster emergency

Allows parents and legal guardians to work from home; allows flexible working arrangements during a public health emergency or state or local disaster emergency which closes schools or day care centers; defines terms; creates a rebuttable presumption that an employee can work remotely if such employee has done so for two consecutive pay periods or two weeks; creates a civil penalty for violations.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnables remote work during emergencies, creates presumption for remote work, imposes penalties for violations - protects workers' rights to flexible arrangements during school/daycare closures.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 6, 2026

A 8950: Extends paid family leave benefits to members of the New York national guard

This bill extends New York's paid family leave benefits to members of the New York Army National Guard and New York Air National Guard. It adds National Guard members who serve for 26 consecutive weeks to the list of eligible workers, allowing them to access family leave benefits during their service. The bill also ensures these members maintain eligibility for family leave benefits for four weeks after leaving their National Guard service, and for returning members who previously qualified under the 26-week requirement.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends paid family leave benefits to National Guard members, expanding worker benefits for a new eligible group under Labor & Employment protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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passed · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 4515: Requires employers of domestic workers to provide annual sick leave to such workers

This bill requires employers of domestic workers to provide paid sick leave, directly affecting household workers like nannies, caregivers, and housekeepers. It mandates that employers with 5-99 workers (including those hiring domestic workers) provide 40 hours of paid sick leave annually per employee, while larger employers (100+ workers) must offer 56 hours. Small employers (4 or fewer workers) must provide 40 hours of *unpaid* sick leave unless they earned over $1 million in the previous year, in which case it becomes paid. The law applies to all domestic workers as defined by existing labor law, with no exemption for household employers.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates paid sick leave for domestic workers, expanding worker benefits and directly protecting employment standards per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6101: Relates to providing leave for victims of abuse

Provides that an eligible employee may take two weeks of paid leave through the paid family leave program and an additional two weeks of unpaid leave during any 52 week calendar period as a result of being a victim of domestic or sexual abuse.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides paid/unpaid leave for abuse victims, expanding worker benefits and protecting rights to address safety concerns.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 16, 2026

A 84: Relates to increasing short-term disability benefits

This bill increases short-term disability benefits for New York workers. It phases in higher weekly benefit rates (from 50% to 67% of average weekly wage) and extends maximum leave duration (from 8 to 12 weeks) over several years, starting in 2018. The changes apply to employees needing short-term disability leave due to illness or injury, directly affecting both workers and their employers who provide these benefits. The bill maintains a cap based on the state average weekly wage and allows the superintendent of financial services to delay increases if needed.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly increases short-term disability benefits (50%→67% wage coverage, 8→12 weeks leave) for illness/injury, expanding healthcare access and financial protection for workers.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases short-term disability benefits from 50% to 67% wage coverage and extends leave from 8 to 12 weeks, strengthening worker benefits and protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workers' Compensation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1193: Requires public employers who opt out of providing paid family leave benefits to provide parental leave in the alternative

Requires public employers who opt out of providing paid family leave benefits to provide parental leave in the alternative at the same pay rate and amount of time as paid family leave.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates public employers to provide equivalent parental leave benefits if opting out of paid family leave, protecting workers' rights and ensuring no reduction in pay or leave duration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 791: Allows employees to receive paid sick leave to care for sick pets

Enacts the "sick leave for pets care act"; allows employees to receive paid sick leave for the medical diagnosis or treatment of such employees' sick pets.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands worker benefits by adding paid sick leave for pet care, a new employment benefit under labor protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 4468: Provides family leave to persons recovering from a pregnancy loss

This bill would expand family leave protections to include employees who are recovering from a stillbirth. It directly affects workers who experience pregnancy loss by adding stillbirth recovery to the list of qualifying reasons for taking unpaid leave under the state's workers' compensation law. The key provision amends existing definitions to allow employees to take leave during the first twelve months after a stillbirth, treating it similarly to leave taken to bond with a newborn child. The bill would take effect 90 days after becoming law if it were to pass both legislative chambers.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands family leave benefits to cover stillbirth recovery, directly enhancing worker benefits under Labor & Employment protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3773: Relates to requiring a full paid work day off for registered voters on certain election days

Provides all registered voters on the day of the general election and the primary election in every even numbered year a full work day off without the loss of pay; provides a tax credit to small businesses who provide a paid day off to employees on general election day.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax credit to small businesses for paid election day off, offering tax relief as part of voter access policy.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates paid time off for voting, protecting workers' rights and expanding employment benefits without pay loss during elections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Paid Leave Tags Elections

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