What it is
- What changed
- NY's 2026 PFL maximum weekly benefit is $1,228.53, with an employee contribution rate of 0.432 percent capped at $411.91; family-care leave remains up to 12 weeks at 67 percent of pay up to the cap.
- Why it matters
- Families need wage-cap details and form timing before leave starts, especially when a care episode collides with work income.
- Who it touches
- Family caregiversNY employees, working family caregivers, caregivers for relatives with serious health conditions
- What it does
- Pays people (wages, leave, credits, stipends)
- Topics
- Paid family leave
- Related programs
- New York State Paid Family Leave
Sources
Last reviewed Jun 18, 2026. This is information, not legal advice; check the source for the current text.