New York State Budget Affects the Workplace in Substantial Ways

Written By Kevin McKernan

The recently passed New York State budget affects the employer-employee relationship in many ways. 

  • Paid Prenatal Leave

All pregnant employees in New York State will be entitled to 20 hours of paid leave during any 52-week calendar period to obtain health care services received during the pregnancy or related to the pregnancy.

Paid prenatal leave may be taken in one-hour increments and must be paid at the employee's regular rate of pay or the minimum wage, whichever is higher. 

  • Paid Lactation Breaks

Employers must pay for one 30-minute break per day. 

  • Repeal of COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave

The COVID-19 Paid Leave Law will expire on 7/31/25. 

This document is designed for general information only. The information presented in this document should not be construed to be formal legal or tax advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. 

For more information on this and other topics, please contact Kevin via any of the channels listed below:

📧 kevin@kmckernan.com  | 📞 718-317-5007

Kevin McKernan
Previous

Tax Benefits for Homeowners
Next

NYC Bans Contract Terms that Reduce the Time Employees Have to Bring Discrimination Claims: Key Points for Employers