Think three years is long enough for leave record retention? Not in New York.
Under New York Paid Family Leave (NYPFL), employers should retain related documentation for at least six years, yes, double the federal FMLA requirement. This extended retention aligns with broader New York Labor Law and insurance carrier audit requirements.
What to retain: leave requests, approvals, denials, communications, and insurance-related documentation.
If you’re doing business in New York, your leave policy needs to reflect these state-specific obligations. Don’t risk noncompliance.
