Skip to content

Albany Proposes Drastic Short-Term Disability Benefits Increase

Albany Proposes Drastic Short-Term Disability Benefits Increase

June 4, 2024 Last Edit: July 29, 2024

With just days left in the 2024 legislative session, the New York State Assembly and Senate are moving legislation that would drastically increase short-term disability benefits. The proposal expands benefits from the current cap of $170 per week to nearly $1,200, with employers being responsible for 60% of the insurance premiums once the bill is fully phased in.

This is an abhorrent cost increase on New York businesses struggling with an average $400 per employee increase in Unemployment Insurance taxes since 2020, inflating costs, a diminishing workforce, rising energy costs, and governmental regulations. Tell lawmakers to OPPOSE this substantial 600% increase!

>>>>> Take Action on Small Business Issues in New York (nfib.com) <<<<<

Get to know NFIB

NFIB is a member-driven organization advocating on behalf of small and independent businesses nationwide.

Receive our newsletter and email notification
Knowledge is power. Let us help you stay informed with breaking legislative news, regulatory updates, business tips, and more.

Related Articles

April 8, 2026
New York Small Businesses Win Legal Challenge to Onerous New Wetlands Regulations
NFIB joined a lawsuit in 2025 challenging a harmful, vague wetlands mandate in New York.
Read More
April 8, 2026
Congressman Nick LaLota Joins Small Business Challenge at Member Business on Long Island
Rep. LaLota helped lead the fight to make the Small Business Deduction permanent.
Read More
big traffic jam
April 2, 2026
WATCH: New York small business calls for auto insurance reform
NFIB Member Laura Lucia discusses how unfair and excessive auto litigation hurts small businesses like hers.
Read More
April 1, 2026
NFIB Urges Lawmakers to Cap Lawsuit Costs Driving Up Insurance Rates
Limits on certain damages would reduce the need higher premiums.
Read More

© 2001 - 2026 National Federation of Independent Business. All Rights Reserved. Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | Accessibility