New York State Paid Sick Leave

New York State Driver Benefits - Overview and FAQ

Drivers across New York State can now earn and use paid sick leave.

Accrual Rate

You earn 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours of active time. “Active time” is the time you spend en route to a rider or with a rider in the vehicle.

Annual Cap & Carryover

• You can accrue and use up to 56 hours of paid sick leave per calendar year.
• You can carry over up to 56 hours of unused sick leave to the next calendar year.
• The maximum balance you can have on your account at any time is 112 hours.

Payment Rate

When you claim your sick leave, it is paid at a rate of at least $28.41 per hour.

How to Claim Sick Time

You can view your sick leave time balance and submit a sick time claim through the Driver Benefits Hub in the app.

1. Visit the Driver Benefits Hub.
2. Select the “Paid Sick & Safe Leave” program to see your balance and details.
3. You can claim sick time in 4-hour blocks, up to 8 hours in a single calendar day.

Once a sick time claim is submitted, you can expect payment within 14 days. You are able to drive on a day you’ve claimed as a sick day without it being canceled.

If you need further assistance use the form below to contact support.