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Last detection: 28 September 2026
What changes: For 2026, the New York State Average Weekly Wage (NYSAWW) is $1,833.63. This results in a maximum weekly benefit of $1,228.53 for employees taking Paid Family Leave, which is an increase of $51.21 compared to the 2025 maximum weekly benefit.
What changes: Governor Newsom announced a significant increase in paid family leave benefits for California residents starting in 2025. This boost aims to provide greater financial support to families needing to take time off for caregiving or bonding.
What changes: A partir de 2026, el monto máximo semanal del beneficio de la Licencia Familiar Pagada (PFL) en Nueva York será mayor. La tasa de contribución del empleado también se actualizará. Estos cambios se discutirán en un seminario web que cubrirá las novedades de 2026 y proporcionará una descripción general del beneficio PFL.
What changes: New York's Paid Family Leave offers employees up to 12 weeks of job-protected paid time off. The benefit is calculated at 67 percent of the employee's average weekly wage (AWW), with a cap of 67 percent of the Statewide Average Weekly Wage (SAWW). The SAWW is updated annually.
What changes: A 2026 Wage Benefits Calculator is available for estimating Paid Family Leave benefits in New York. This tool is relevant for understanding potential benefits related to bonding leave for newly born, adopted, or fostered children, as well as for family care and military family leave.
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