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New York Lactation Accommodation Addendum

NY §206-c lactation accommodation — written policy, paid break, private room.

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Rolled out to every employee at AutoZone (125,000), PetSmart (50,000+), A.S. Watson and Raley's (20,000) — and at larger retailers we are not permitted to name.

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Written Policy Required

  • All NY employers must distribute a written lactation policy at hire, annually, and upon return from leave. The policy must describe employees’ rights to lactation accommodation under §206-c.

Paid Break Time

  • Up to 30 minutes of paid break time as needed to express milk during the work day, for up to 3 years after childbirth. Additional unpaid time may be provided.

Private Lactation Room

  • A dedicated, private lactation room — not a bathroom — with seating, a flat surface, and access to running water and an electrical outlet. Must be in close proximity to the work area.

Refrigeration

  • Access to a refrigerator suitable for storing expressed milk, separately from common food refrigerator if requested.

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Rolled out to every employee at AutoZone (125,000), PetSmart (50,000+), A.S. Watson and Raley's (20,000) — and at larger retailers we are not permitted to name.