NY Prenatal Leave & NY Department of Labor Updates

New York Prenatal Leave

Effective January 1, 2025, NY became the first state to require employers to provide up to 20 hours of paid prenatal leave per 52-week period for pregnant employees. This leave can be used for prenatal medical appointments such as physical exams, monitoring and testing, and discussions with healthcare providers. This leave is in addition to other paid leave benefits such as paid sick leave and paid family leave.

New York Department of Labor Notices Via E-mail

As a NY employer, the best way to stay informed about the latest labor laws is to sign up to receive updates via email from the NY Department of Labor. You can sign up by entering your email at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYDOL/subscriber/new

In addition, you can find the latest information at https://dol.ny.gov/