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Town Board directs 90‑day review of maternity/paternity leave options for employees
Summary
The Town Board adopted a resolution directing the Supervisor to coordinate a review of possible maternity/paternity (parental) leave policies, covering eligibility, pay status, coordination with NYS Paid Family Leave/FMLA, staffing impacts, fiscal consequences and benchmarking, with findings due in 90 days.
The Town Board unanimously adopted a resolution committing to gather and analyze options for a Town maternity/paternity (parental) leave policy. The resolution directs the Town Supervisor (or designee) to coordinate with town representatives to evaluate policy scope and eligibility, duration and pay status (paid, partially paid or unpaid), coordination with NYS Paid Family Leave and the Family and Medical Leave Act, operational staffing impacts, fiscal and budget impacts, and benchmark comparisons with similar municipalities.
The resolution expressly states it is only a statement of intent to evaluate options and does not create any employee entitlement; any future parental leave policy would take effect only upon further formal action. The Board directed that a summary of findings and recommended options be presented within 90 days unless extended by further resolution. The motion passed 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent.
