Policy Events

Since the January 1, 2018, launch of New York State’s landmark Paid Family Leave benefit, millions of New Yorkers are now eligible for job-protected, paid time off to bond with a newly born, adopted, or fostered child, care for a family member with a serious health condition, or assist loved ones when a family member is deployed abroad on active military service. Health care providers play a critical role in certifying medical documentation in a timely manner and raising awareness of Paid Family Leave among their patients and their families. The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board will be hosting new Paid Family Leave informational webinars for health care providers in order to provide an overview of the benefit, review the health care provider’s role in medical certification (including who can certify leave and which conditions qualify), and address top questions. Space is limited, so please register soon. Webinar dates and registration links are as follows (Note: When you click 'Register here,' you will be taken to a general information page. You must click 'Register' on the bottom of that page to sign up):

Register here. 

Complete details and resources for health care providers are available here,  including request forms, downloadable guides, and more. You can also call the Paid Family Leave Helpline at (844) 337-6303, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for more information or assistance.