As the New York Paid Family Leave benefit law (PFL) is about to enter year 3 of the 4-year phase-in schedule, it’s time to look ahead to 2020 and the changes that take effect next year.  In this article, find out the 8 things to know and do for a smooth transition. And get our free bonus content: download a handy checklist to help prepare your business for next year!

October 15, 2019 –  Your ABCs of PFL are here! Paid Family Leave may seem complicated, but don’t worry – we’re here to help!  If you’re struggling to understand the practical implications and applications of PFL, you’ll find answers and explanations in our ABCs of PFL. This simplified guide can help...

New York’s Paid Family Leave is a rider to statutory short-term disability insurance (Disability Benefits Law, or DBL for short), but do you know the differences between the two types of insurance coverage? How much benefit do they pay? How much do they cost? How do you qualify? Both provide a form of paid time off but…

Since Paid Family Leave is being phased in over four years, it may be hard to remember how much time a covered employee can take and what the benefit levels are for that year.  See the calculation for 2020 here…

On Wednesday, July 17, 2019, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act, extending DBL/PFL coverage to farm workers...