The Paid Family Leave Insurance Act (A. 1793-B / S. 4742-B) will provide workers in New York State with up to 12 weeks of paid leave a year to bond with a new child, care for a seriously ill family member, or address certain issues arising from a family member’s military service.

• Paid family leave insurance (PFLI) will make it easier for parents—both mothers and fathers—to care for newborn or newly adopted children without undue financial hardship.

• PFLI will provide crucial support when a family member becomes seriously ill. PFLI will be available to care for a seriously ill child, spouse, domestic partner, parent, grandchild, grandparent, sibling, or the parent of a spouse or partner.

• PFLI will help military families during times of need. Workers will be able to use PFLI to address certain legal, financial, and childcare issues related to the military service of a spouse, domestic partner, child, or parent

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