New York City, New York
Paid family & medical leave.

New York · Paid family & medical leave

Rule name changed from not previously published to New York paid family leave. Summary changed from not previously published to New York Paid Family Leave gives eligible employees up to 12 weeks of job-protected paid leave at 67% of their average weekly wage, capped at $1,228.53 per week in 2026 (67% of the statewide average weekly wage of $1,833.63). Employees fund it through a payroll contribution of 0.432% of wages, capped at $411.91 for 2026.. Requirement changed from not previously published to 12 weeks at 67% of average weekly wage; maximum $1,228.53 per week (2026). Numeric amount changed from not previously published to not published. Minimum employer size changed from not previously published to 0 employees. Effective date changed from not previously published to Jan 1, 2026. Publication status changed from not previously published to active. Local guidance changed from not previously published to Several New York wage rules split by region: from January 1, 2026 the exempt salary threshold is $1,275.00 per week in New York City and Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, versus $1,199.10 per week in the rest of the state, and tipped cash wages are also higher downstate. Paid family leave pays 67% of average weekly wages for up to 12 weeks, capped at $1,228.53 per week in 2026. New York also gives most workers 20 hours of paid prenatal leave on top of sick leave, a rule in place since January 1, 2025.. Industry coverage changed from not previously published to not published.