New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Chapter V - Workers' Compensation
Subchapter H - Disability Benefits
Article 2 - Rules Under Disability Benefits Law
Part 380 - Paid Family Leave
Subpart 380-3 - Notice To Employer of Foreseeable Qualifying Event
Section 380-3.2 - Content of notice to employer

(a) An employee shall provide notice sufficient to make the employer aware of the qualifying event and the anticipated timing and duration of the leave. The employee shall identify the type of family leave as listed in Subpart 380-2 of this Part when providing notice to the covered employer.

(b) When an employee seeks leave for the first time for a qualifying event, the employee need not expressly assert rights under PFL or even mention family leave. In all cases, the employer should seek further information from the employee to determine whether paid family leave is being sought by the employee.