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Did you know New York employees can take Paid Family Leave to care for a relative? Here are some tips to help you understand how caregiving works under PFL regulations.
Are parents who welcome a new foster child eligible for New York Paid Family Leave? What about births in 2017? See who can take covered time off to bond.
Mystified by military-related Paid Family Leave? New York's regulations say the least about this category. That can make it the most confusing. The key is knowing how FMLA definitions apply. Here's an overview and chart to clear things up.

Confused about where out-of-state employers — or employees — fit under New York's Paid Family Leave law? Here are the latest guidelines from the state, along with some helpful examples.
Between New York Paid Family Leave, Disability Benefits Law and the Family Medical Leave Act, employees have a lot to think about when they need to take time off. Check out some potential leave scenarios and how various programs could apply.

Looking for a way to explain Paid Family Leave to employees? Check out this short video and handy flyer — two resources that highlight the basics to help employees understand PFL.
New York's Paid Family Leave is designed as an employee-funded program, subject to rate limits and an annual cap. If that sounds like a complicated scenario, relax — we've got you covered. Find the details here.
Their purposes are similar: To protect employees who need to take time off. But the differences between the Family Medical Leave Act and New York’s Paid Family Leave are important to know. (Hint: unpaid versus paid is just the beginning.)
If you’re required to offer Disability Benefits Law in New York, you’ll soon be offering Paid Family Leave too. Get ready to handle them both by understanding how they differ.
Make New York Paid Family Leave a no-surprise zone by accomplishing these tasks now.