JDSupra reports that beginning on January 1st (2025), New York State will become the first State in the United States to require all private employers to provide their Employees with Paid Prenatal Personal Leave.  The new Law, proposed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul in the 2024 State of the State, was signed into law in April 2024 as an amendment to New York Labor Law Section 196-b.  In advance of the Law's effective date, New York State has commenced a public awareness campaign (including a website containing an overview, FAQs, and information for Employees and employers) to promote the new Paid Prenatal Leave.  

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