#WorkforceWednesday: Sick Leave in New York, California Law Update, and Oregon’s Workplace Fairness Act Takes Effect
On Feb. 21, Governor Whitmer signed an amendment to the Earned Sick Time Act (“ESTA”), which became effective immediately. The law requires most Michigan employers to permit employees to accrue and use paid earned sick time....more
Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (“ESTA”) will become effective on February 21, 2025. Last minute bills have been introduced by both the House and Senate, designed to address serious issues ESTA presents to Michigan...more
What You Need to Know: Background: The Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance passed the Cook County Board by a nearly unanimous vote on December 14, 2023. One Board member declined to vote, but the remaining 16 members present...more
Minnesota recently passed the Omnibus Jobs Bill that contains a number of changes that will affect employers with employees in Minnesota. The changes are far reaching and some will be effective as early as July 1, 2023....more