More Than Just Time Off: The Value of Paternity Leave

Taking Paternity Leave is a powerful investment in your family, child, and career. New York's Paid Family Leave program delivers concrete benefits for fathers and the entire family:

• Financial Security: Receive job-protected paid benefits to cover lost wages, ensuring your family's financial stability remains secure while you are on leave.
• Deeper Connection: Build a strong foundation for a lasting relationship with your child during their vital early development stages.
• Shared Responsibility: Paternity Leave helps establish equitable caregiving from day one, leading to stronger long-term partnerships and well-being for both parents.
• Positive Career Trajectories: By ensuring both parents can utilize job-protected leave, the program contributes to overall gender equity, reducing the impact of caregiving solely on the mother’s career.
• New York State is committed to making it easier for fathers to access these crucial benefits.