Military Spouse Leave Handbook Statement: New York

Employees who work an average of 20 or more hours per week, who are the spouse of a member of the United States armed forces, national guard, or reserves who has been deployed during a period of military conflict (to a combat zone of operations or a combat theater) may be allowed up to 10 days of unpaid leave to use when their spouse is on leave. Employees who seek leave under this policy may be required to provide documentation to support their request.

For purposes of this policy, "period of military conflict" means a period of war declared by the United States Congress