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End of NY Legislative Session Leaves Employers Watching Key Workplace Bills

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New York’s two-year 2025-2026 legislative session hit its midpoint in June, with lawmakers wrapping up the first year by passing a slew of workplace-related bills that now await action from Governor Hochul. As federal labor...more

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Don’t Get Caught Off Guard: Top 10 Employment Law Changes in Washington State

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Employers operating in Washington State must take steps quickly to comply with a slew of new labor and employment laws passed by the Washington State Legislature during the recent session. These new laws significantly expand...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

[Webinar] Pouring Over the Law: 2025 Employment Law Updates - April 29th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Staying up to date with the latest employment laws, amendments, and new statutes is crucial to ensure compliance and avoid costly legal pitfalls. Join us for a discussion on key changes to the employment landscape that demand...more

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Labor and Employment Developments in California in 2025

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California often finds itself at the forefront of labor and employment law, with changes affecting employers each year. This year is no different. In 2025, employers can expect a variety of impactful changes to the...more

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IRS Clarifies the Federal Income and Employment Tax Treatment of Contributions to and Benefits Paid from State Paid Family and...

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As mandatory State paid family leave and paid family and medical leave (collectively “PFML”) programs have significantly expanded and proliferated in recent years, participating employers and employees have been faced with a...more

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DOJ Announces Largest Employee Retention Credit Fraud Indictment

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On January 22, 2025, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the indictment of seven individuals in the largest Employee Retention Credit (ERC) fraud scheme to date. According to the indictment, the defendants filed more...more

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Employment Law 2025 Legal Update

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STAY AHEAD OF 2025’s LEGAL CHANGES - Review your employee handbook and employment contracts for necessary updates on these changes to the law, effective January 1, 2025. Employer Captive Audience Meetings are Banned...more

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New Year, New Massachusetts Employment Compliance Requirements

As employers plunge forward into the New Year, they are reminded that if they have any employees working in Massachusetts – in person or remotely – then they need to ensure their Massachusetts employees have been provided the...more

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 11 "No Vacation Time Prior to Utilizing Paid Family Leave"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers. On the eleventh day of the holidays, my labor and...more

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New Law Mandates That Employees Can No Longer Be Required to Use Vacation Before Receiving Paid Family Leave Benefits

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A new California law will prohibit employers from requiring that an employee take earned vacation before receiving paid family leave (PFL) benefits.  ...more

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[Webinar] New CA Employment Laws 2025: Are You Prepared? - December 4th, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm PT

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Join us for a lively discussion of critical year-end updates for California employers. We will address new legislation and key case rulings. Topics include: - Key bills relating to freelance workers, “captive audience”...more

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Maine Employers: Paid FML Preparation

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While Maine employers are still waiting for the Department of Labor to finalize regulations related to the recently instituted Paid FML program, there are steps that employers should take now....more

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When Employers Should Seek Employment Counsel: 7 Key Scenarios

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Navigating employment laws can be challenging for businesses in Massachusetts. From hiring to termination, understanding this complex legal landscape is crucial to avoid costly mistakes. This article highlights seven key...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

[Webinar] New California Employment Laws and Developments for 2025 - November 20th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

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Join us for a comprehensive, complimentary webinar on November 20, 2024, from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. (Pacific), presented by CDF Partners Mark S. Spring and Nicole Legrottaglie Wohl. This “Year in Review” session will cover the...more

Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP

Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave: Contribution Rates and Benefit Amounts for 2025 Announced

The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (the “Department”) has announced what employers should anticipate for Paid Family and Medical Leave (“PFML”) employer contribution rates and benefit amounts for 2025....more

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HR Quick Take: FMLA

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Q: I have an employee on FMLA and I’m not certain how to count holiday leave....more

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Eleventh Circuit Limits Scope of Parental Leave for Birth of Child Under FMLA

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The Family and Medical Leave Act provides leave and job protection to eligible employees who need to be absent from work “because of the birth of a son or daughter of the employee and in order to care for such son or...more

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Mandatory PFML Requirements for Employers in the “Swamp” and “Rocky Mountain High”

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This month, in the final part of our Adams and Reese Paid Family and Medical Leave series, we examine highlights of the mandatory PFML laws in Colorado and the District of Columbia, two other jurisdictions within the Adams...more

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Minnesota Amends its Earned Sick and Safe Time Act and Paid Family Leave Law

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The Minnesota legislature continues to be busy, amending and clarifying the sweeping paid sick and family leave laws it passed last year. While some of these amendments provide much needed clarification, others add further...more

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Now That They Are Finished: Developments from the 2024 Session of the Connecticut General Assembly Affecting Employers

The 2024 Regular Session of the Connecticut General Assembly, which concluded on May 8, 2024, was not especially prolific in terms of the volume of labor and employment related bills passed. ...more

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Employers May Rescind Previously Protected Leave Under the Oregon Family Leave Act by June 1, 2024

On March 20, 2024, Governor Tina Kotek signed into law Senate Bill 1515, which eliminated some qualifying reasons for leave under the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) that overlapped with qualifying reasons for leave under Paid...more

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Employers Face June 1 Deadline to Inform Employees Whose Approved OFLA Leave Is Affected by Recent OFLA Amendments

As we previously advised, under Oregon Senate Bill 1515 (“SB 1515”) effective July 1, 2024, most of the Oregon Family Leave Act (“OFLA”)—including leave for the employee’s or a family member’s serious health condition—will...more

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New Employment Legislation in Maryland: Essential Updates

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The Maryland legislature addressed a wide array of labor and employment law topics this session. The laws discussed were signed into law by Governor Moore and become effective in 2024 on the dates noted. This article...more

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Top 10 Legal Challenges for Employers

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With 2024 underway, we highlight some of the most pressing legal issues facing employers this year, including increased regulation of noncompetition agreements, new paid family and medical leave laws, a new Overtime Rule, and...more

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It’s time to review your family friendly policies ahead of forthcoming changes

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From 6 April 2024, new rules affecting a number of family friendly rights will come into force. The new and revised statutory duties on flexible working, paternity leave and carer’s leave will necessitate a review of...more

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