On November 1, 2021, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation (S.2928-A/A.06098-A) to expand the covered family members for which NY Paid Family Leave may be taken to include “siblings”. Under the current law, employees cannot take leave to care for a sibling with a serious health condition. This change will take effect on January 1, 2023.
Under the legislation “sibling” is defined as a biological or adopted sibling, a half-sibling or stepsibling.
Between now and effective date, it will be necessary for the state and insurance carriers to develop updated PFL forms and guidance.
HR Works will continue to monitor this topic and provide updates as new information becomes availble.
