Governor Hochul Launches Nation-leading Initiative to Offer Fully Paid Parental Leave to New York State Employees

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Governor Kathy Hochul today launched a nation-leading initiative to offer fully paid parental leave benefits to New York State employees. The Governor announced in a policy bulletin that more than 10,000 unrepresented State employees will be eligible to receive 12 weeks of fully paid leave to use for bonding with a newborn, fostered, or adopted child. The majority of employees will be able to take leave starting today.

"The dedicated New Yorkers who keep our state moving should not be forced to choose between a paycheck and caring for their child, and this policy will establish New York State as a model for helping working families," Governor Hochul said. "My administration is committed to giving our public servants the support they need because it's not only good for their families, it's good policy."

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