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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

New York employers must now offer paid medical leave during pregnancy

Pregnancy Paid Leave New York - (Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Pregnant New Yorkers will be entitled to at least 20 hours of paid leave to attend prenatal medical appointments under a law that took effect Wednesday.

Gov. Kathy Hochul said the policy makes New York the first state in the country to offer paid leave for prenatal care.

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