Paid Family Leave benefits in 2018 are 50% of an employee’s Average Weekly Wage (AWW), capped at the current New York State Average Weekly Wage (NYSAWW) of $1,305.92.*  So, when trying to estimate what PFL benefit amount you can expect while out on leave, you first...

Bonding is one of the most popular ways New York employees are using Paid Family Leave. And, as it turns out, PFL for bonding not only helps moms and dads build lasting relationships with their children, research indicates that it has a pretty important impact…

As of March 31, 2018, the New York State Average Weekly Wage (NYSAWW) is…

For our next installment of “Top 3 Must See,” we’re looking at three common questions about Paid Family Leave claims. Here are the answers to your real questions…

It may be tempting to get all your paperwork for Paid Family Leave submitted early and out of the way, especially when preparing for a big, life changing event like the birth of a new baby.  But, there are some pretty important reasons why you shouldn’t submit your claims forms too early...