NY · Parental leave programs 2026
Parental leave in New York: up to $1,228.53 a week
New York PFL pays up to $1,228.53 per week for 12 weeks. Administered through your employer's disability insurance carrier, not a state agency portal.
Weekly maximum
$1,228.53
Maximum weeks
12
Wage replacement
67%
Quick answers
Eight questions most New York parents ask
- Who qualifies for maternity leave in New York?
- W-2 employees who have worked for a covered New York employer for 26 consecutive weeks (or 175 days if part-time). Self-employed can opt in via NYSIF.
- How much does maternity leave pay in New York?
- $1,228.53 per week in 2026 (67% of your average weekly wage, capped at 67% of the New York State Average Weekly Wage of $1,833.63).
- How long is maternity leave in New York?
- 12 weeks in a 52-week period for bonding, family care, or military exigency.
- Does FMLA cover maternity leave in New York?
- Runs concurrently with federal FMLA when both apply. FMLA covers 12 weeks unpaid job protection; NY PFL pays 67% of wages during those weeks.
- Does short-term disability cover maternity leave in New York?
- NY Disability Benefits Law (DBL) covers medical recovery from childbirth at ~$170/week for 6-8 weeks. NY PFL covers bonding leave separately. You file both through your employer's insurance carrier, but they're two applications.
- Can both parents take parental leave in New York?
- Yes. Both parents can claim NY PFL for bonding with the same child. Coordinate timing to maximize combined coverage.
- What mistakes do parents make with maternity leave in New York?
- Assuming NY PFL is the same as DBL. Filing PFL through the state agency instead of your employer's carrier (NY administers PFL through employer disability insurers). Missing the 30-day advance notice requirement.
- How does Parental Leave Pro help?
- Free intake checks both DBL and PFL eligibility, calculates your combined income, generates the carrier-specific filing instructions, and writes the HR email that clarifies employer top-up coordination.
Programs that apply in New York
NY Paid Family Leave
Complete state guide with 2026 rates, filing timeline, and coordination rules.
Read the full guide →Federal FMLA
Unpaid job protection. 12 weeks. Requires 12 months tenure and 1,250 hours.
How FMLA and PFML differ →Short-term disability
Employer-provided or state-run STD covers medical recovery. Filed separately from state PFML.
STD vs PFML →Employer policy coordination
Your employer's leave policy is stacked, supplemental, or offset with state PFML. The difference is often $10K-$20K.
How coordination works →Get your New York-specific plan
The free check takes about 60 seconds.
Runs eligibility across every program above, calculates your specific dollar amount, and writes the HR email that confirms your employer policy's coordination pattern.
Related state programs
CT
Parental leave in Connecticut
Connecticut Paid Leave is one of the most generous mandatory programs in the country. Up to $1,016.40 per week for 12 weeks, plus 2 extra weeks for pregnancy complications.
NJ
Parental leave in New Jersey
New Jersey pays through two programs: Temporary Disability Insurance for medical recovery, and Family Leave Insurance for bonding. Both administered by NJ DOL.
MA
Parental leave in Massachusetts
Massachusetts uniquely splits medical leave (up to 20 weeks) from family leave (up to 12 weeks). Birthing parents typically use both, up to a 26-week combined annual cap.
Educational content. Not legal, tax, HR, or financial advice. Confirm your specific eligibility with the applicable state agency, your employer, or a qualified advisor.