FMLA is the federal law. It does not apply to every employee and it does not provide any provisions for paid medical leave. However, the state of New York offers Paid Family Leave, which is available to all employees of any sized company in New York City and all of the state. In order to be eligible for Paid Family Leave in New York City, you must be employed with a New York employer for at least 30 days. The Paid Family Leave allows an employee to take 10 weeks (which will jump to 12 weeks in January 2021) to care for a child or other family member who is sick or injured. It cannot be used to care for your own medical needs, however, it can be used to care for a newborn child. The pay is a fraction of your normal pay and is paid through payroll deductions.