New York State Expands Paid Parental Leave for State Employees

New York State is taking big steps to broaden its paid parental leave program. Earlier this week, Governor Kathy Hochul shared the news that they’ve reached an agreement with the three biggest state unions, meaning they will enhance benefits for over 150,000 state employees.

Next steps are the ratification of the union contracts. Once that happens, it will pave the way for 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for more than 80 percent of state employees.

Governor Hochul stated: “This is one more way that we’re putting families first, giving opportunities to moms to get the support they need, fathers to get the support they need. After this short time in their children’s lives is over — because it does end — they’ll be able to be productive members of our workforce.”

Source: 13 WHAM