Paid Family Leave

What is Paid family leave?

Paid family leave is a benefit provided by employers that allows employees to take time off work to care for a new child, a sick family member, or to address personal health issues. It is aimed at providing financial support and job protection during times of need.

What are the types of Paid family leave?

There are typically two types of Paid family leave: maternity leave, which is specific to mothers who have recently given birth, and paternity leave, which is for fathers welcoming a new child. Some companies also offer paid leave for family caregiving or personal medical needs.

Maternity leave
Paternity leave
Family caregiving leave
Personal medical leave

How to complete Paid family leave

To complete Paid family leave, follow these simple steps:

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Check with your HR department to understand your company's specific policies and procedures regarding Paid family leave.
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Submit the necessary paperwork, such as a leave request form and any supporting documentation.
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Communicate with your supervisor about your planned leave and make arrangements for coverage of your responsibilities while you are away.
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Stay in touch with your HR department and supervisor during your leave to ensure a smooth transition back to work once your leave is over.

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Questions & answers

Eligible workers can get up to 12 weeks of paid time off to care for family. Your job is protected when you're on leave. Workers can take Paid Family Leave to: bond with a child within 12 months of birth, adoption, or foster placement.
The NYS PFL program is designed to be funded through employee payroll deductions. however, employers may choose to cover the cost of PFL insurance premium payments, and not deduct contributions from employees.
If eligible, you can receive benefit payments for up to eight weeks. Payments are about 60 to 70 percent of your weekly wages earned 5 to 18 months before your claim start date. You will receive payments by debit card or check — it's your choice! PFL provides benefit payments but not job protection.
The wage benefit is 67 percent of your average weekly wage (AWW), capped at 67 percent of the Statewide Average Weekly Wage (SAWW). Generally, your AWW is the average of your last eight weeks of wages prior to taking PFL, including bonuses and commissions.
Employees who take Paid Family Leave will receive 67% of their average weekly wage (AWW), capped at 67% of the New York State Average Weekly Wage. Generally, your AWW is the average of your last eight weeks of pay prior to starting Paid Family Leave, including bonuses and commissions.
For 2023, employees will contribute 0.455% of their gross wages per pay period. The maximum annual contribution for 2023 is $399.43. This is $24.28 less than 2022.