NYS STD Policy

I was hoping someone on here might be able to confirm something for me:

Whether you have a regular or C-section, per NYS, you are covered either 6 or 8 weeks for disability. Is it true, though, that NYS will only pay you 5 or 7 of those weeks and that you do not get paid the full amount of time you are allowed to be considered disabled? I understand the unpaid waiting period, but I was under the assumption that it just was retro active back to first week. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

NYS STD Policy

With me I got paid sick time from my job so with a c section I was only paid for 5 weeks. I wasn't happy.

Re: NYS STD Policy

With my DS I had a natural delivery and was covered for 6 weeks through STD... my employer used the first week as 5 sick days and then coverage through STD kicked in I guess. I wasn't sure if this was my employers policy or the NYS standard. Hope that helps a little...

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NYS STD Policy

Yes the first week is like a waiting week.

Re: NYS STD Policy

First week was sick time. I think that is just the way the policy works.