New York FMLA & Job Protection Rights for Addiction Treatment
Worried about losing your job while you get treatment? You may have more protection than you think. Here's how federal FMLA and New York law apply if you live or work here.
Federal FMLA Basics
New York's Leave Laws
New York Paid Family Leave (PFL) provides paid, job-protected time off that can apply to substance use treatment, and New York's Disability Benefits Law can provide partial wage replacement — both work alongside federal FMLA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I eligible for FMLA leave to get addiction treatment in New York?
If you've worked for your employer at least 12 months and 1,250 hours, and they have 50 or more employees within 75 miles, federal FMLA generally entitles you to up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave — and that can include time in medical detox, residential, or outpatient treatment for substance use. Your employer cannot legally fire or demote you for taking leave you're eligible for.
Does New York have additional job-protection or paid-leave laws beyond federal FMLA?
New York Paid Family Leave (PFL) provides paid, job-protected time off that can apply to substance use treatment, and New York's Disability Benefits Law can provide partial wage replacement — both work alongside federal FMLA.
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