ARTICLE
24 June 2024

NY State Department Of Labor Updates Model Breast Milk Expression Policy

TC
Thompson Coburn LLP

Contributor

For almost 100 years, Thompson Coburn LLP has provided the quality legal services and counsel our clients demand to achieve their most critical business goals. With more than 400 lawyers and 50 practice areas, we serve clients throughout the United States and beyond.
Effective June 19, 2024, every New York State employer is required to provide paid break time of up to 30 minutes and permit the use of existing paid break time or mealtime for time in excess of 30 minutes...
United States New York Employment and HR

Effective June 19, 2024, every New York State employer is required to provide paid break time of up to 30 minutes and permit the use of existing paid break time or mealtime for time in excess of 30 minutes to allow an employee to express breast milk each time the employee has reasonable need to do so. This is effective for up to three years after childbirth. Previously, employers were only required to provide unpaid breaks to express breast milk.

As a result of this new paid break mandate, the New York State Department of Labor has updated its breast milk expression guidance and model policy. Importantly, employers are required to provide their breast milk expression policy to all employees upon hire and again on an annual basis. Employers are also required to provide the policy to employees when they return to work after the birth of a child.

Open File 0.4MB1482478a.jpg

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

Mondaq uses cookies on this website. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies as set out in our Privacy Policy.

Learn More