New York A10296 mandates employers to provide at least five days of leave annually for employees experiencing menopause symptoms.

New York A10296 amends the labor law to require employers to grant employees at least five days of leave every 12 months for menopause symptoms. Employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who request or use this leave. Additionally, the commissioner of labor, in consultation with the commissioner of health, is tasked with developing workplace guidance and a public awareness campaign to address menopause in the workplace. This act is set to take effect on January 1 of the year following its enactment.

New York A10296 mandates employers to provide at least five days of leave annually for employees experiencing menopause symptoms.

New York A10296 amends the labor law to require employers to grant employees at least five days of leave every 12 months for menopause symptoms. Employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who request or use this leave. Additionally, the commissioner of labor, in consultation with the commissioner of health, is tasked with developing workplace guidance and a public awareness campaign to address menopause in the workplace. This act is set to take effect on January 1 of the year following its enactment.