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New York Paid Family Leave intermittent-leave regulation

The New York Workers' Compensation Board adopted a Paid Family Leave regulation amendment clarifying how intermittent full-day leave limits are calculated.

New York · Effective · Effective Oct 6, 2021

What it is

What changed
The Workers' Compensation Board announced adoption of amendments to 12 NYCRR 380-2.5(c), clarifying that when PFL is taken in full-day increments, the maximum number of intermittent leave days is based on the average number of days worked per week; current NY family-care guidance applies the same full-day-increment concept.
Why it matters
Intermittent caregiving is common, and the regulation affects how many leave days a worker can plan around treatments, supervision, transportation, and recovery needs.
Who it touches
Family caregivers, Care providers and plans, Businesses and agencies that must complyNY employees, working family caregivers, employers, PFL insurers
What it does
Pays people (wages, leave, credits, stipends)
Related programs
New York State Paid Family Leave

Sources

Last reviewed Jul 4, 2026. This is information, not legal advice; check the source for the current text.