New York Allows Paid Sick Leave for 1-Day Egg Retrieval Procedure
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Updated · MarketWatch · May 11
New York Allows Paid Sick Leave for 1-Day Egg Retrieval Procedure
10 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · May 11
New York workers can use paid sick leave for an egg-retrieval procedure, including taking the day off for anesthesia recovery, according to MarketWatch’s advice column.
New York City’s Protected Time Off Law covers doctor’s appointments, preventive care and medical treatment, while state policy allows paid sick leave for diagnosis, care or treatment of a physical or mental health condition.
Fertility advocates say egg retrieval should be treated like other medical care because hormone injections, monitoring visits and the procedure itself can be physically taxing even if it is considered elective.
Federal protection is less certain: the FMLA does not specifically mention IVF or egg retrieval, and eligibility for fertility-treatment leave still varies by state and employer policy.
With new laws protecting fertility leave, are companies updating policies or are employees still fighting for time off?
How are businesses balancing the rising cost of fertility benefits against the intense pressure to attract and retain top talent?