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Understanding your rights to COVID-19 sick leave amid rising cases in Central New York

by Emma Misiaszek

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As COVID-19 cases in Central New York continue to rise some are asking if theyre still entitled to COVID sick days that were commonplace during the height of the pandemic.

In New York, to qualify for any disability or paid family leave, you need to take certain steps to document your COVID case. This is true for everyone whether youve received the vaccine or not.

After testing positive you must quarantine for five days. You should complete a form that affirms you were in isolation.

Most employers in New York State are required to provide you with COVID-19 sick leave and are expected to pay you for the days of work you missed while in quarantine.

This also applies to parents and guardians if they need to quarantine with their young child who gets COVID-19.

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