Paid Family Leave benefits in 2019 are 55% of an employee’s Average Weekly Wage (AWW), capped 55% of the current New York State Average Weekly Wage (NYSAWW) of $1,357.11.*  This translates into a maximum benefit of $746.41 per week. So, when trying to estimate what PFL benefit amount you can expect while out on leave, you first...

In this post we walk you through a few hands-on examples of how the Paid Family Leave withholdings are intended to work...

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...

January 17, 2018 – As of this week, there is formal alignment of State agencies with respect to how employers need to withhold employees’ Paid Family Leave premiums. In light of this latest clarification...