New York Employers Must Now Offer Paid Medical Leave During Pregnancy

New York Employers Must Now Offer Paid Medical Leave During Pregnancy
The New York Capitol stands in Albany, N.Y., on June 20, 2023. Hans Pennink/AP Photo
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ALBANY, N.Y.—Pregnant New Yorkers will be entitled to at least 20 hours of paid leave to attend prenatal medical appointments under a law that took effect Wednesday.

Gov. Kathy Hochul said the policy makes New York the first state in the country to offer paid leave for prenatal care.