New York
Complete guide to New York leave laws including NY Paid Family Leave, sick leave, and disability benefits. Updated for 2025.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No statutory requirement for vacation
Pro-rata: Determined by employer policy
Carryover: Determined by employer policy. New York allows use it or lose it policies.
Sick leave
Statutory: Yes
Paid days: 5
Statutory pay: Regular rate of pay for paid days
Eligibility: All employees in NY, 0-4 employees, net income under $1M: 40 hours unpaid, 0-4 employees, net income $1M+: 40 hours paid, 5-99 employees: 40 hours paid, 100+ employees: 56 hours paid
Parental leave
Maternity: 12 weeks PFL + disability benefits for pregnancy/childbirth
Paternity: 12 weeks PFL
Adoption: 12 weeks PFL
Shared leave: Each parent gets own 12 weeks
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Blood Donation Leave: 3 hours (unpaid)
Bone Marrow Donation Leave: 24 hours (unpaid)
Voting Time: Up to 2 hours (paid)
Jury Duty: As needed (unpaid)
Domestic Violence Leave: Reasonable time (unpaid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Maintain sick leave records for 6 years, Track PFL and disability claims, Document all leave requests and responses, Keep payroll records showing leave
Employer notice: Provide written sick leave policy notice
Employee notice: 30 days notice for foreseeable PFL
Penalties: Sick leave violations: Up to $10,000 for willful violations, PFL violations: Benefits plus penalties, Retaliation claims can result in reinstatement and damages
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20
Lincoln's Birthday: 2025-02-12
Presidents' Day: 2025-02-17
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
Juneteenth: 2025-06-19
Frequently asked questions
How does New York Paid Family Leave work?
NY PFL provides up to 12 weeks of job-protected, paid leave for bonding with a child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition, or military family needs. Benefits are 67% of your average weekly wage, up to the state maximum.
How much sick leave do NY employees get?
It depends on employer size: 0-4 employees get 40 hours (paid if net income over $1M), 5-99 employees get 40 hours paid, and 100+ employees get 56 hours paid.
Can I use NY PFL for my own health condition?
No, PFL cannot be used for your own serious health condition. For that, you would use NY disability insurance benefits. PFL is for caring for others or bonding with a child.
Is NY PFL different from disability?
Yes. Disability (DBL) covers your own illness or injury including pregnancy. PFL covers bonding with a child, caring for family members, and military family needs. They are separate benefits.
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