New York employers must now offer paid medical leave of at least 20 hours for prenatal care during pregnancy

Gov. Kathy Hochul emphasized, "No pregnant woman in New York should be forced to choose between a paycheck and a check-up - and that's why I pushed to create the nation's first paid prenatal leave policy." This legislative change reflects a significant step in addressing maternal health by ensuring that all pregnant workers can attend their medical appointments without sacrificing income.

The policy allows pregnant workers in the private sector to access at least 20 hours of paid leave specifically for prenatal medical appointments, covering a range of needs from physical examinations to fertility treatments, addressing essential health care for expectant mothers.

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