New York Nears Enacting Hochul’s Paid Leave for Pregnant Workers

New York would require businesses to provide paid prenatal leave for pregnant employees in addition to the state’s existing paid sick time mandate, under a state budget agreement close to final approval.

The budget measure would ensure pregnant workers can take up to 20 hours off in a one-year period with pay for doctor visits and other medical care related to the pregnancy. The budget bill is one of nine the state Senate and Assembly are aiming to approve by the end of the week after missing the original April 1 budget deadline.

Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) would then sign ...