Intermittent Leave: FMLA vs. New York Paid Family Leave

Intermittent leave works very differently under the FMLA and New York Paid Family Leave, and that difference creates real challenges for employers. In this video, I walk through how intermittent leave must be handled in a child bonding scenario, including when employers can (and cannot) control the timing of leave. Under the FMLA, employers may require bonding leave to be taken consecutively. Under New York Paid Family Leave, employees have the right to take leave intermittently, often in full-day increments on a schedule of their choosing. That creates practical issues with scheduling, coverage, and tracking leave usage—especially when employees take time off one or two days each week. This clip explains how to approach those situations and avoid common compliance mistakes. — This video is part of a larger discussion of employee leave laws affecting New York employers, including FMLA, Paid Family Leave, and workplace compliance strategies. Learn more: https://hortonpllc.com/five-new-york-... Disclaimer: This video provides information of a general nature related to various laws; however, it does not provide legal advice. Different situations require specific legal analysis. If you need legal advice, you need to retain a lawyer.