New York employers must now offer paid medical leave during pregnancy

ALBANY, New York: Under a groundbreaking law that took effect on January 1, pregnant workers in New York are now entitled to paid medical leave.

This makes the state the first in the U.S. to offer paid leave specifically for prenatal care.

The policy guarantees at least 20 hours of paid leave for private-sector employees to attend pregnancy-related medical appointments. This includes physical examination