New York A00299 requires public employers opting out of paid family leave to offer parental leave at the same pay rate and duration.

New York A00299 amends the workers' compensation law to mandate that public employers who choose not to provide paid family leave must instead offer parental leave. This leave must be for up to twelve weeks within any fifty-two-week period. Employers must pay employees on parental leave at a rate of 67% of the employee's average weekly wage, not exceeding 67% of the New York state average weekly wage. The act takes effect immediately.

New York A00299 requires public employers opting out of paid family leave to offer parental leave at the same pay rate and duration.

New York A00299 amends the workers' compensation law to mandate that public employers who choose not to provide paid family leave must instead offer parental leave. This leave must be for up to twelve weeks within any fifty-two-week period. Employers must pay employees on parental leave at a rate of 67% of the employee's average weekly wage, not exceeding 67% of the New York state average weekly wage. The act takes effect immediately.