AARP New York and the Paid Family Leave Coalition fought for the Paid Family Leave program because family caregivers who work shouldn’t have to choose between caring for a loved one or losing their jobs. In January 2018, we reached that goal when one of the strongest Paid Family Leave laws in the nation took effect. Here are five things you should know about New York’s Paid Family Leave program:
1) What is paid family leave? Under a new state law, working New Yorkers will be able to take time off to care for a loved one while still receiving a portion of their salary and without worrying about whether they will lose their jobs. New York’s Paid Family Leave program is one of the strongest in the country. 2) When does the program begin? The program began January 1, 2018. At the beginning, employees will be able to take up to eight weeks of leave at up to 50 percent of their salaries. These amounts will gradually increase until 2021 when they can take up to 12 weeks of leave at up to 67 percent of their salaries. 3) Am I eligible? Most private-sector employees in New York State will be eligible for Paid Family Leave. If you are a public employee, your employer may opt into the program or you may be covered if Paid Family Leave is collectively bargained. Employees with a regular schedule of 20 or more hours per week are eligible after 26 weeks of employment. Employees with a regular schedule of less than 20 hours per week are eligible after 175 days worked. Full Article: https://states.aarp.org/5-things-new-yorkers-know-paid-family-leave/
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The St. Lawrence County Chapter (SLCC) #2831 is a community of advocacy and volunteers whose purpose is to 1) promote at the local level the priorities, programs and policies specific for the benefit of our seniors, 2) maximize member engagement in a broad menu of services, information and educational activities, 3) demonstrate the contributions and potential of people who are 50+ to encourage their full participation in contemporary life, 4) create fundraising opportunities to achieve self-sufficiency, and 5) stimulate public interest in a variety of issues.
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