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NY Paid Leave Benefit Updates for 2021

Effective January 1, 2021, eligible employees will be able to take up to 12 weeks of Paid Family Leave at 67% of their average weekly wage. The NY PFL benefit is capped at 67% of the Statewide Average Weekly Wage of $1,450.17 ($75,408.84 annual average wage). The maximum weekly benefit amount for 2021 increases to $971.61.

The 2021 payroll contribution is 0.511% of an employee’s gross wages each pay period. Payroll contributions are capped at an annual maximum employee contribution of $385.34.

Click here for the Employee Notice of NY Paid Family Leave Payroll Deduction for 2021 which although not required can still be distributed.

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