Extends paid family leave benefits to certain construction employees.

New York A09466 amends the workers' compensation law to extend paid family leave benefits to certain construction employees. These employees must have been employed for at least twenty-six of the last thirty-nine weeks by a covered employer that is a signatory to a collective bargaining agreement. The bill also specifies that employees must be employed by a covered employer to remain eligible for family leave benefits. The changes take effect on January 1, 2027.

Extends paid family leave benefits to certain construction employees.

New York A09466 amends the workers' compensation law to extend paid family leave benefits to certain construction employees. These employees must have been employed for at least twenty-six of the last thirty-nine weeks by a covered employer that is a signatory to a collective bargaining agreement. The bill also specifies that employees must be employed by a covered employer to remain eligible for family leave benefits. The changes take effect on January 1, 2027.