Be In the Know: Make Sure You're Ready for New York Paid Family Leave

There's a lot to take in while getting ready for New York's Paid Family Leave. From types of coverage to taxation guidance, The Standard is here every step of the way. Review this roundup of essential articles to make sure you're prepared for PFL.

• Tips to Help Employers Prepare for New York Paid Family Leave
  Get ready by reviewing communication requirements, coordination with the Family and Medical Leave Act and other next steps. Start now!


• Introduction to New York's Paid Family Leave Law
  Learn the basics of the program, who's eligible, how it's funded and more.


• Taxation Guidance Is Finally Here for New York Paid Family Leave
  Find answers to your top taxation questions, including withholding and reporting.


• Watch the Webinar: Get Ready: Paid Family Leaves Are Coming
  In this recorded webinar, The Standard's benefit experts answer the biggest questions about trends in Paid Family Leave laws and New York's regulations.


• Be Prepared: The Administrative Basics of Paid Family Leave
  You could be handling employees on PFL as early as January. Here's a look at what you'll be working with.


• The Checklist: 5 To-Dos to Help You Prepare for New York Paid Family Leave
  Make New York Paid Family Leave a no-surprise zone by accomplishing these tasks now.


• Paid Family Leave vs. Disability Benefits Law
  If you're required to offer Disability Benefits Law in New York, you’ll soon be offering Paid Family Leave, too. Get ready to handle both by understanding how they differ.


• How Does Paid Family Leave Compare to FMLA?
  Their purposes are similar: To protect employees who need to take time off. But the differences between the Family and Medical Leave Act and New York’s Paid Family Leave are important. (Hint: Unpaid vs. paid is just the beginning.)


• Paid Family Leave Employee Contributions: Payroll and Withholding
  New York's Paid Family Leave is designed as an employee-funded program, subject to rate limits and an annual cap. If that sounds like a complicated scenario, relax — we've got you covered. Find the details here.


• How to Estimate 2018 Premium for Paid Family Leave
  Wondering how much your business may need to pay in 2018 for New York's Paid Family Leave? Here's a handy tool to help you estimate.


• Help Employees Understand New York Paid Family Leave
  Looking for a way to explain Paid Family Leave to employees? Check out this short video and handy flyer — two resources that highlight the basics to help employees understand PFL.


• How Does New York Paid Family Leave Work with FMLA and DBL? 3 Scenarios
  With New York Paid Family Leave, Disability Benefits Law and the Family and Medical Leave Act, employees have a lot to think about when they need to take time off. Check out some potential leave scenarios and how various programs could apply.


• Crossing State Lines: When Does New York Paid Family Leave Apply?
  Confused about where out-of-state employers — or employees — fit under New York's Paid Family Leave law? Here are the latest guidelines from the state on when the law applies to companies and employees outside New York. Check out our helpful examples.

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For more details about New York Paid Family Leave, visit: ny.gov/programs/new-york-state-paid-family-leave.