New York A08393 amends workers' compensation law to include disability benefits for pregnancy loss.

New York A08393 amends the workers' compensation law to include disability caused by or in connection with a pregnancy, including pregnancy loss, under the definition of "disability." It specifies that the weekly benefit for such disabilities is 67% of the employee's average weekly wage, not exceeding 67% of the state average weekly wage. The bill also adjusts the weekly benefit amounts for different periods and conditions, ensuring benefits are proportionate to the employee's average weekly wage.

New York A08393 amends workers' compensation law to include disability benefits for pregnancy loss.

New York A08393 amends the workers' compensation law to include disability caused by or in connection with a pregnancy, including pregnancy loss, under the definition of "disability." It specifies that the weekly benefit for such disabilities is 67% of the employee's average weekly wage, not exceeding 67% of the state average weekly wage. The bill also adjusts the weekly benefit amounts for different periods and conditions, ensuring benefits are proportionate to the employee's average weekly wage.