NY S08919

Adds remote learning as a qualifying reason for family leave under workers' compensation law when a child under age 12 (or over 12 with special learning needs or disability) cannot attend school in-person due to pandemic or declared state disaster emergency.

Limits remote learning family leave to 420 hours per covered period, paid on an hourly basis equal to the employee's current hourly wage or salary equivalent.

Requires the Commissioner to promulgate regulations limiting remote learning family leave to periods when school is in session and restricting eligibility to one parent or legal guardian per household at a time.

Exempts remote learning family leave from existing rules that deny benefits when an employee performs any work for remuneration or profit during the leave period.

Effective immediately upon enactment.