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ARTICLE · 30 MAY 2023

New York State Expands Lactation Accommodations For Employees

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On June 7, 2023, recent amendments to the New York Labor Law will take effect and provide expanded protections for nursing mothers. The new requirements largely mirror already existing...

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  • Effective June 7, 2023, New York employers should ensure that their lactation rooms meet the law's new specifications and that nursing mothers receive adequate break time to pump.
  • New York employers will be required to implement a lactation accommodations policy, which should be provided upon hire, annually and when an employee returns to work following their child's birth.New York City employers should ensure that their policy meets both New York State and New York City requirements.
  • New York City employers should ensure that their policy meets both New York State and New York City requirements.

On June 7, 2023, recent amendments to the New York Labor Law will take effect and provide expanded protections for nursing mothers. The new requirements largely mirror already existing lactation accommodation requirements under New York City law.

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