NY A01835

Allows employees to use accrued sick leave for dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation involving abdominal cramps) if their employer provides sick leave benefits.

Permits sick leave to be taken in full day or partial day increments for dysmenorrhea-related absences.

Applies to employers including state agencies, local government units, school districts, individuals, partnerships, associations, corporations, and nonprofits with one or more employees in New York.

Excludes benefits under federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act plans, insurance benefits, workers' compensation, and unemployment compensation disability benefits from this requirement.

Takes effect 120 days after enactment, with exemptions for existing collective bargaining agreements in place at the effective date.