New York A07275 establishes light duty for pregnant railroad employees and paid parental leave for bonding with newborns or newly adopted children.

New York A07275 amends the labor law to provide light duty for pregnant railroad employees who are unable to perform their regular duties but can perform specified light duties. It also establishes paid parental leave for up to twelve weeks within any fifty-two-week period, starting January 1, 2026. This leave allows employees to bond with their newborn or newly adopted children. The benefits are designed to safeguard employees' health and well-being while balancing employers' operational needs.

New York A07275 establishes light duty for pregnant railroad employees and paid parental leave for bonding with newborns or newly adopted children.

New York A07275 amends the labor law to provide light duty for pregnant railroad employees who are unable to perform their regular duties but can perform specified light duties. It also establishes paid parental leave for up to twelve weeks within any fifty-two-week period, starting January 1, 2026. This leave allows employees to bond with their newborn or newly adopted children. The benefits are designed to safeguard employees' health and well-being while balancing employers' operational needs.