A Checklist of issues for private employers to consider when responding to an employee's request for leave under the New York Paid Family Leave Benefits Law (NYPFL). This Checklist addresses issues relating to employer coverage, employee eligibility, notice requirements, certifications, and leave designation under the NYPFL law.

For information regarding COVID-19 related paid family leave benefits, see New York State, COVID-19 Paid Leave: Guidance for Employers.