NY Assembly Passes Legislation For More Time Off For Caregivers

The New York state Assembly has again passed legislation to allow workers to take up to 12 weeks of paid time off to care for a new child or a sick loved one. The measure endorsed Tuesday would be funded by a weekly employee payroll deduction that would start at 45 cents in the first year. When fully phased in, the maximum weekly benefit would be capped at $633. The measure has run into trouble in the Senate before, but this year supporters are optimistic.