New York Public Personnel Law: 2026 Paid Family Leave webinar series for employers and HR professionals

Jan 22, 2026

2026 Paid Family Leave webinar series for employers and HR professionals

The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board is hosting a Paid Family Leave (PFL) webinar specifically for "employers and HR professionals" to share What’s New for 2026", including:

the higher maximum weekly benefit amount, and
the updated employee contribution rate.

Each one-hour, online session, will also provide an overview of New York State’s landmark PFL benefits, including:

who is eligible,
how employees take it, and
employers’ role in the process.

The sessions are free and there will be time at the end for questions. Each session covers the same content, and interested individuals are invited to choose the date that works best for them.

PFL for employers and HR professionals are schedule to be held on:

Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Register here

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Register here

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