New York passes generous family leave law

It’s the most comprehensive family leave law in the country…

…guaranteeing that all New Yorkers — men and women, employees of small and large firms, and full-time or part-time employees — can take three months of partially paid time off to take care of a new child or a sick family member without losing their jobs.

New York will join California, New Jersey, and Rhode Island in guaranteeing paid family leave. But New York’s benefits will be much more generous — offering 12 weeks while California and New Jersey offer six, and Rhode Island just four. (It’s still not as generous as Washington, DC’s 16-week proposal, which hasn’t passed yet but is looking likely to.)

By: Alan

Alan Colmes is the publisher of Liberaland.