NY Paid Family Leave Benefit Updates for 2023

Effective January 1, 2023, eligible employees will be able to take up to 12 weeks of Paid Family Leave (PFL) at 67% of their average weekly wage.

The NY PFL benefit is capped at 67% of the Statewide Average Weekly Wage of $1,688.19. The maximum weekly benefit will be $1,131.08.

The 2023 payroll contribution is 0.455% of an employee’s gross wages each pay period. Payroll contribution is capped at an annual maximum employee contribution of $399.43.

Effective January 1, 2023, the list of family members for who eligible workers can take PFL will expand to include care for siblings with a serious health condition. This includes biological siblings, adopted siblings, stepsiblings and half-siblings.

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