City of NY
New York Paid Family Leave (NY PFL)

MetLife and AbSolve work together with City of NY to support all aspects of your NY Paid Family Leave (NY PFL) – from absence intake and administration to benefit decision and payment. 

Please check the website to determine if your Union is participating Covered Unions for NY PFL

NY PFL provides job protected leave for: 

  • Child Bonding: Including newborn, adoption and foster placement
  • Family Caregiver: When a covered family member has a serious health condition
  • Military Exigency: When a covered family member is called to active service oversees

If you are eligible and have a qualifying event, you can take up to 12 weeks of paid family leave (or up to 84 days).

Benefit Details and Claims

Watch the video below for details 

For NY PFL for City of NY Employees

NYPFL Service Flyer
Personal Services Bulletin (PSB) 440-16


AbSolve Portal Links

Please contact HR before submitting claims to AbSolve

The information presented in this brochure is not legal advice and should not be relied upon or construed as legal advice. It is not permissible for MetLife or its employees or agents to give legal advice. The information in this brochure is for general informational purposes only and does not purport to be complete or to cover every situation. You must consult with your own legal advisors to determine how these laws will affect you. Like most insurance policies, insurance policies offered by MetLife and its affiliates contain certain exclusions, exceptions, waiting periods, reductions, limitations, and terms for keeping them in force. Please contact MetLife or your plan administrator for complete details.