New York S09244 provides five days of paid leave per month for employees experiencing menopause symptoms.

New York S09244 amends the workers' compensation law to provide eligible employees with five days of paid leave each month for menopause. This leave is in addition to any other leave an employee may take. The bill defines menopause to include symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems, hormonal/emotional imbalances, weight gain, and slowed metabolism. The Department of Financial Services is authorized to consider this leave when determining the maximum employee contribution for the paid family leave program. The act takes effect immediately.

New York S09244 provides five days of paid leave per month for employees experiencing menopause symptoms.

New York S09244 amends the workers' compensation law to provide eligible employees with five days of paid leave each month for menopause. This leave is in addition to any other leave an employee may take. The bill defines menopause to include symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems, hormonal/emotional imbalances, weight gain, and slowed metabolism. The Department of Financial Services is authorized to consider this leave when determining the maximum employee contribution for the paid family leave program. The act takes effect immediately.