Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policy
(with Acknowledgment) (NY)

Summary

This template is a pregnancy and parental leave policy that has been tailored for employers subject to New York state law. As a result, the text of this template differs from the non-jurisdictional Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policy (with Acknowledgment). This template has not been customized for any local ordinances regulating leave for pregnancy or parental responsibilities (including maternity leave and paternity leave). It is intended for private employers. Employers may include this policy in an employee handbook or distribute it as a standalone policy. For a non-jurisdictional employee handbook, see Employee Handbook. For an employee handbook supplement for New York employers containing customized workplace policies based on New York state and local laws, see Employee Handbook Supplement (NY). The drafting notes and alternate and optional clauses address issues under both New York and federal law. For a checklist concerning pregnancy and parental leave (also called parenting leave), see Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policy Checklist. For information on the laws of states other than New York, see the Family, Medical, Sick, Pregnancy, and Military Leave column in Wage and Hour State Practice Notes Chart. For more information on reasonable accommodations for pregnant or lactating workers under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL), see Americans with Disabilities Act: Guidance for Employers and Leave Law (NY) — Pregnancy Leave. For information about protections for lactating employees under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (which amended Section 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)) (29 U.S.C. § 207(r)), see Lactation/Breastfeeding Policy, Compensable Time (FLSA) — Lactation / Nursing Accommodation / Breastfeeding Breaks, and Rest Break and Meal Period Policies (Including Break Time for Nursing Mothers): Key Drafting Tips. For information on break time for nursing mothers in New York, see Wage and Hour (NY) — Lactation/Nursing Accommodation. For a full listing of key content covering leaves for employees, see Leaves for Employees Resource Kit. For a full listing of key content covering employee handbook considerations, see Employee Handbook Resource Kit. For information on school-related leave in other states, see the Other Leaves column of Attendance, Leaves, and Disabilities State Practice Notes Chart.