Many New Rules, Laws New York Workers Need To Learn

The New Year brings a number of new rules for workers across the Empire State.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul highlighted several new rules for 2025 that are expected to protect" New Yorkers.

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“I’m proud that New York State is finding ways to put money back into the pockets of workers and those who employ them so both the economy and the people can thrive," Hochul said.

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New Rules For Paid Family Leave In New York State

As of Jan. 1, 2025, New Yorkers taking Paid Family Leave can receive over $300 more this year.

Paid Family Leave allows eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of job-protected, paid time off to bond with a new child, care for a family member with a serious health condition, or to assist loved ones when a family member is deployed abroad on active military service.

New Yorkers taking part in Paid Family Leave receive 67 percent of their average weekly wage. Starting in 2025, New Yorker can receive up to $14,127.84 in total benefits.

Workers’ Compensation Changes In New York

Also starting Jan. 1, 2025, the minimum workers’ compensation weekly benefit will increase to $325 per week, up from $275 per week in 2024.

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The NYS workers’ compensation system gives New Yorkers "critical financial and medical benefits to workers who are injured or become ill as a result of their jobs."

Minimum Wage Increase

Also as of Wednesday, the minimum wage in New York is rising to $16 per hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island, and $ 15 per hour in the rest of the state.

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Savings for Businesses

Additionally, as of January 1, 2025, the workers’ compensation assessment rate for employers will be 7.1 percent of the standard premium or premium equivalent – a 22 percent decrease from 2024 – which is expected to save New York State businesses approximately $191 million.

“Hardworking New Yorkers shouldn’t have to worry about how they’ll buy food or pay rent when they need time off to care for a new child or family member with a serious health condition, or get injured on the job. Likewise, business owners who have their own bills to pay and families to support also need affordable solutions,” Hochul said.

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