New York Paid Family Leave (PFL)

Update (06/16/25, effective 01/01/26): The maximum weekly benefit amount for NY Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits beginning January 1, 2026 will increase to $1,228.53 (from $1,177.32 in 2025). Other updates such as the premium contribution rate and required notices will likely be released later in the year. We will continue to monitor and update our resources as details become available.

Update (09/02/25, effective 01/01/26): The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) has announced updated premium details for the Paid Family Leave (PFL) program for the 2026 calendar year. The updated contribution rate, effective as of January 1, 2026, will increase to 0.432% as compared to the premium rate of 0.388% for 2025. The maximum annual contribution cost per employee in 2026 will subsequently increase to $411.91 from $354.53. If you would like further detail on the rate decisions, you can find more within the DFS press release.

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Additionally, employers must continue to post a notice of compliance PFL-120 form conspicuously in your place(s) of business.

Note: if you are a self-insured NY DBL and PFL employer, and we directly administrator your New York self-insured plan benefits, we will provide you with the form.

Please be sure to adjust your contributions in line with the updates, effective 01/01/26. Additionally, please ensure you are offsetting any salary continuation/company top-up pay aligned with the new benefit rate maximum, where applicable.*

*Claims that start in 2025 will be awarded 2025 benefit rates. Claims that begin on or after January 1, 2026 will be eligible for the new maximum benefit rate. Employees may be eligible for the increased maximum benefit rate if they experience a new qualifying event, or if more than three months have passed since the last day of leave from their original PFL claim.

Employer Responsibilities and Resources
Premium Rate and Maximum Employee Contribution Decisions