BILL NUMBER: S9244
SPONSOR: CLEARE
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the workers' compensation law, in relation to providing
five days of paid leave for menopause
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
Establishes paid leave of five days for menopause
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1 amends section 201 of the workers' compensation law to include
menopause in paragraph B of subdivision 9. Section 2 amends section 201
of the workers' compensation law to add subdivision 25 to define meno-
pause. Section 3 amends section 201 of the workers' compensation law to
add the seeking of medical services or attention for menopause. Section
4 amends the section 201 of the workers' compensation law to authorize
individuals to take paid leave for five days a month during any fifty-
two-week calendar period for menopause.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
The New York State Master Plan for Aging recommended 126 proposals to
prepare New York State to serve an ever-growing aging population.
Proposal 89 of the MPA calls for the establishment of paid time off for
individuals experiencing menopause symptoms. The symptoms of menopause
can result in missed work and daily disturbances for the female popu-
lation of the workforce. Public awareness campaigns, improved guidance,
and workplace benefits can better support an aging New York workforce.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New Bill
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
To be determined
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediately