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I’ve been employed by my current employer for about a year and a half. Throughout this time, I’ve sent multiple emails to HR regarding NYS entitlements such as Paid Family Leave, Disability, and Unemployment Insurance. These items appear on my paycheck but always show $0 withheld. Additionally, when I followed up with my direct supervisor about these unresolved issues, I also mentioned that the new prenatal leave (20 hours) mandated by state law wasn’t reflected in my available time off. My supervisor responded, “Well, we already give you two weeks of sick time.” I clarified by stating, “I understand I already get sick time, but this prenatal leave is a separate entitlement specifically required by law to cover any prenatal care.” Their next response was, “Maybe we will just address it if you become pregnant.” At this point, I felt like the conversation became awkward. I live in NY state, pay NY taxes, and I’d like to also have access to the NY workers benefits available to me – whether or not I end up needing to use them. I explained that my 60 year other mother had the 20 hours appear on her first paycheck of this year, and that it should be available to me also as it is my worker’s right. My supervisor has faced pressure from the executives about our remote team, as most others in the company are required to be hybrid / in-office. I know he doesn’t want to push HR to the extent where they revoke remote work (I obviously don’t want it revoked either as there are no offices in my state). But I do feel like I should be guaranteed my state labor law entitlements. Has anyone else experienced similar issues navigating state law compliance with an out-of-state employer? submitted by /u/ChemicalDog4860 |
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