Adjusts the weekly benefit for disabled employees under New York's workers' compensation law.

The bill amends the workers' compensation law to adjust the weekly benefit for disabled employees. Starting January 1, 2028, the benefit will be 50% of the employee's average weekly wage, not exceeding 50% of the state average weekly wage. This percentage increases annually, reaching 67% by January 1, 2030, and continuing to increase by 0.7% each subsequent year. The bill also includes provisions for maintaining health benefits during disability or family leave, prohibiting employer interference with leave rights, and ensuring reinstatement to the same or a comparable position after leave.

Adjusts the weekly benefit for disabled employees under New York's workers' compensation law.

The bill amends the workers' compensation law to adjust the weekly benefit for disabled employees. Starting January 1, 2028, the benefit will be 50% of the employee's average weekly wage, not exceeding 50% of the state average weekly wage. This percentage increases annually, reaching 67% by January 1, 2030, and continuing to increase by 0.7% each subsequent year. The bill also includes provisions for maintaining health benefits during disability or family leave, prohibiting employer interference with leave rights, and ensuring reinstatement to the same or a comparable position after leave.