New York Paid Family Leave

At times, employees may need time off to care for a new child, a seriously ill family member or when a family member is called to active military service.

Eligibility

• All non-faculty who work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for NYPFL benefits after 26 or more consecutive weeks (6 months) of employment.
• Employees who work less than 20 hours per week become eligible after working 175 days.
• Employees have the ability to waive the benefit if they do not meet the above requirements. The waiver form may be accessed directly at the New York State Paid Family Leave website. The form must be submitted to the Office of Human Resources.

How Do I Apply for FMLA?

If you anticipate an upcoming need for leave, notify your supervisor at least 30 days prior to the anticipated leave, or as soon as possible. Initiate the claim by completing the leave forms and submitting them to the Office of Human Resources:

1. Notice of Employees Rights and Obligations
2. Request for Family and Medical Leave of Absence
3. Complete one of the following NY Paid Family Leave Forms depending on the reason you need to care for a family member:
   • PFL Family Care Leave Form – for care of a sick family member
   • PFL Bonding Leave Form – for birth of a newborn

Additional Resources