New York State the right to take paid time off, without risking their job or health insurance, to care for a seriously ill or injured parent, parent-in-law, or grandparent, as well as a spouse, domestic partner, child, or grandchild, when that person has a serious health need. You can take this leave when a parent or other covered family member has an -- For example, you could use this time to accompany your parent to treatments for a chronic serious health condition like diabetes or asthma, or to care for your parent-in-law following a surgery. You could also use this time to care for a covered family member who is incapacitated, even if not receiving active treatment, such as for -- Under the law, your parent includes your biological, adoptive, or foster parent, as well as your parent-in-law, stepparent, or legal guardian. You may also be able to take paid family leave to care for someone who took on the role and responsibilities of a parent to you