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Gone But Not Forgotten: How to Handle Final Pay and Benefits When an Employee Passes Away

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Let’s face it—no one wants to think about what happens when an employee dies. It’s a deeply human moment, and yet, somewhere between the condolences and the memorial service, someone in Human Resources is quietly asking: “So…...more

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Alabama Enacts Law that Establishes Portable Benefits for Independent Contractors

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In April, the Alabama Legislature passed the Portable Benefits Act, to be codified at Ala. Code § 25-1-70. This Act is intended to help independent contractors, including gig workers, who do not have employer-sponsored health...more

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Washington State Scales Up Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

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On May 20, 2025, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson took the final step toward implementing House Bill (HB) 1213’s expansion of the state’s paid family and medical leave program when he greenlit funding for the program as part...more

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Washington Legislature Expands Worker Protections and Clarifies “Stacking” Limits for Paid Family and Medical Leave

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On May 17, 2025, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1213, which both expands worker protections relating to Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (PFML) and allows an employer to limit...more

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