PFL, on the other hand, grants employees time off to bond with a new child, care for a family member with a serious health condition, or assist loved ones when a family member is deployed abroad on active military service. Employees receive a percentage of their average weekly wage during PFL, with job protection ensuring they can return to their position or a comparable one.

Both programs reflect New York’s commitment to supporting workers’ health and family needs, fostering a more balanced and humane work environment.