Last year New York state and local legislatures implemented a number of employment laws and ordinances that are set to take effect in 2023. This update summarizes these new legal requirements to help New York employers prepare for 2023.
2023 will see some important changes to New York's Paid Family Leave program because New York has greatly expanded the family members covered under the program. Beginning January 1, 2023, the law now includes siblings in the definition of family members covered under Paid Family Leave. Siblings are defined to include biological, adopted, half-siblings and stepsiblings.
New York will also see changes to the rate paid for Paid Family Leave. Like 2022, employees who take Paid Family Leave will receive 67% of their average weekly wage. This rate is capped at 67% of the New York State Average Weekly Wage ("NYSAWW"). The NYSAWW is increasing in 2023 to $1,688.19, which will increase the maximum weekly benefit under Paid Family Leave to $1,131.08.
At the same time, New York has also reduced payroll deductions for employee contributions to fund New York State Paid Family Leave. For 2023, employees will contribute 0.455% of their gross wages to the Paid Family Leave fund. This contribution is also capped as a percentage of the NYSAWW at $399.43 annually.
New York State has extended its paid vaccination leave law through December 31, 2023. The vaccination leave law applies to all private employers and select...
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