
New Laws You Need to Know For New York in 2019
- 1
Paid Family Leave is Going Up
You can now take up to 10 weeks and get 55% of their average weekly wage at the max benefit of $746.41 per week.
- 2
Dad's Changing Tables
This year, all public restrooms will have a changing table, even in the male restrooms. Too many times, dad's were changing their kids on the floors in restrooms because there were no tables.
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Minimum Wage
$11.10 into effect December 31, 2018.
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Firefighters
Volunteer firefighters diagnosed with cancer can now receive enhanced cancer disability benefits. They can receive a payment of $25,000 or $6,250 depending on severity.
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New York City Takeout
Doggie bags can no longer be made out of styrofoam.
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