
New York Paid Family Leave Updates for 2026
As you may be aware, New York State Paid Family Leave provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of job protected, paid time off
There are many laws at play at all phases of the of the employment relationship and these laws have continual changes and updates. In order for your business to thrive, it is vital to have the guidance of a labor and employment attorney to help you navigate them. As Labor and Employment Counselors, we use our extensive knowledge in this field to help our clients thrive and not just survive. We assist clients with operating their business in compliance with labor and employment laws under the guidance of a seasoned legal team. Based on our extensive experience and our continual research on legal developments, we are also able to provide expert guidance and explanations to clients of how changes in the law may affect their business practices. We help clients identify and solve issues as they arise. Overall, we are able to develop business relationships with our clients to ensure that their Human Resources and organizational needs are met so that their business is thriving.

As you may be aware, New York State Paid Family Leave provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of job protected, paid time off

On January 1, 2026, the minimum wage will increase to $17.00 per hour for employees located in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County,

New York City has amended the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”) expanding its leave entitlements to employees. The amendments go