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POWER (Act) to the People! Philadelphia Implements Stringent New Requirements for Employers

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On May 27, Philadelphia enacted the POWER Act, which introduces sweeping changes to the city’s labor laws. Several provisions stand out for their immediate impact on Philadelphia employers....more

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What to Watch in Nevada’s 2025 Legislative Session: Key Employment-Related Bills

On February 3, 2025, the Nevada state legislature kicked off its latest legislative session, and state lawmakers are poised to consider several bills that could impact employers and employees, from last day pay provisions to...more

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Michigan Makes Significant Revisions to Earned Sick Time Act

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Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top Late on Thursday, February 20, 2025, the Michigan legislature passed amendments to the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) that was otherwise set to take effect by court order...more

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Employers’ Wage and Hour FAQs: California Wildfires Edition

Wildfires continue to rage across Southern California, leveling entire neighborhoods, forcing evacuations for tens of thousands of people, and posing incredible hardship on businesses and their employees...more

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New FAQs on California Paid Sick Leave Unveiled

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The Labor Commissioner’s office recently published an updated version of its Frequently Asked Questions Page for California Paid Sick Leave. Here are some of the highlights of the updates: Agricultural Employees- The...more

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Preparing for Changes to Paid Sick Leave in Michigan: Moving from the PMLA to the ESTA

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On July 31, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled in a 4-3 decision that the Michigan Legislature violated the state constitution in Mothering Justice v. Attorney General, when it applied an “adopt-and-amend” approach in...more

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Washington State and Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Leave Updates

The first quarter of 2024 has brought multiple updates to the State of Washington’s and the City of Seattle’s respective paid sick leave laws, addressing concerns for commercial construction workers, app-based gig economy...more

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[Webinar] Illinois Paid Leave/Sick Leave Mandates – Employers, Are You Ready? - March 13th, 10:00 am CT

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The recently overhauled paid leave ordinances in Illinois include: Illinois Paid Leave For All Workers Act (effective January 1, 2024), Cook County Paid Leave (effective February 1, 2024) and the City of Chicago Paid Leave...more

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Chicago Employers Must Now Provide Sick Leave and PTO to Employees - Update

The City of Chicago recently enacted a new Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave ordinance. Though initially slated to go into effect December 31, 2023, on December 13, 2023, the Chicago City Council voted to amend the...more

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Cook County’s New Paid Sick Leave Ordinance to Replace Earned Sick Leave

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Effective December 31, 2023, Cook County’s new Paid Leave Ordinance (the Ordinance) will require employers to provide 40 hours of paid leave (i.e., leave that can be used for any reason) during a 12-month period. The...more

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Chicago Employers Take Note: Draft Rules for Chicago’s Expansive Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Published

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In mid-November, the City of Chicago passed the broadest, most expansive leave law in the country. As previously highlighted by Benesch, the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance (the “Ordinance”) allows...more

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Chicago Employers Must Now Provide Sick Leave and PTO to Employees

The City of Chicago recently enacted a new Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave ordinance which goes into effect December 31, 2023. The update is notable because it goes well beyond the recently passed Illinois Paid Leave...more

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City of Chicago Significantly Expands Paid Leave Requirements Starting December 31, 2023

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On November 9, 2023, the Chicago City Council passed the Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance (Ordinance). This new Ordinance replaces the prior Chicago Paid Sick Leave Ordinance. The Ordinance provides covered...more

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California Employers Must Provide Additional Paid Sick Leave in 2024

On October 4, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 616 into law, which amends the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 by increasing the number of paid sick days (or hours) employees are entitled to...more

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Unionized Oregon Employers Have Until March 31, 2023, to Collect Employee Contributions to Paid Leave Oregon

Oregon employers with collective bargaining agreements (CBA) have until March 31, 2023, to begin deducting employee contributions to Paid Leave Oregon, the Paid Leave Oregon Advisory Committee clarified on March 1, 2023....more

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Illinois Employers Must Provide 40 Hours of Paid Leave for Any Reason

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Yesterday, Illinois Governor Pritzker signed into law the “Paid Leave for All Workers Act,” which will allow most Illinois employees up to 40 hours of paid leave per year, for any purpose, starting on January 1, 2024. This...more

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2022 Wage and Hour Developments: A Year in Review

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In 2022, federal and state laws regulating wages and hours of work continued to change and develop. In “2022 Wage and Hour Developments: A Year in Review,” we look back on significant wage and hour developments at the federal...more

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Local and State Employment Law Update: Workplace Rights and Paid Leave

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Many states are updating their laws surrounding workplace rights and paid leave. This blog touches on some of the most recent and crucial updates made to local laws involving paid leave and worker rights....more

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The Top 17 Workplace Law Stories from May 2022

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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Washington Amends Its Paid Family and Medical Leave Act - April 2022

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The Washington State Legislature has again amended the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Act. This amendment is effective June 9, 2022. Here is a list of the most significant changes to the law:...more

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Washington Alert! Unmasking Some New COVID-19 Job Protections for Washington Workers

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With all the focus on the imminent changes to mask mandates and renewed return to work planning efforts underway, one important new obligation in Washington State may have slipped past many employers’ radars. While announcing...more

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Nevada Legislative Update: New Laws Employers Need to Know

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The 81st session of the Nevada legislature concluded on June 1, 2021. There are several new laws that have immediate impact for Nevada employers. This article highlights some of the more important changes....more

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Philadelphia Public Health Emergency Leave

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On Monday, the City of Philadelphia adopted a new version of Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL), mandating up to 80 hours of paid leave benefits in 2021 for employers with 50 or more employees. The law went into effect on...more

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New York Enacts Legislation Requiring Paid Leave for Employees to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

On March 12, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed a bill that requires New York employers to provide paid leave to employees so they can receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The law took effect upon signing, and will expire and be deemed...more

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New Administration, New Labor Laws: An Overview for 2021 and Beyond

President-elect Joseph Biden campaigned on a robust platform of labor and employment legislation. With a 50-50 split in the Senate, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris can be expected to break any ties on the Senate floor....more

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