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ARTICLE · 02 NOVEMBER 2017

New York Paid Family Leave Forms Released

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The New York Workers' Compensation Board has made forms necessary for the implementation of the Paid Family Leave Law available on its website.

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The New York Workers' Compensation Board has made forms necessary for the implementation of the Paid Family Leave Law available on its website.  The available forms include the long anticipated PFL-1 form through which employees may request leave, and forms specific to each covered purpose of paid family leave.

The New York Workers' Compensation Board has released the PFL-1 form for employees who are seeking New York Paid Family Leave ("PFL") benefits.  The PFL-1 is attached to specific forms for employees requesting bonding leave (PFL-2), leave for a family member's serious health condition (PFL-3), and leave for a qualifying exigency under the Family and Medical Leave Act (PFL-5).

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