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Shanghai Introduces Shared-Cost Mechanism to Support Maternity and Childbirth Leave

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The Shanghai government on August 8, 2025 introduced a significant new policy to combat declining birth rates, an ageing population, and perceived barriers in the workplace for female professionals. The policy aims to benefit...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Tips for Engaging Temporary Workers

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In this episode of Just Compensation, Megan Monson, Julie Levinson Werner, and Jessica I. Kriegsfeld delve into considerations associated with engaging temporary workers, particularly through a staffing agency. They discuss...more

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Connecticut Independent Schools Face Major Leave Law Changes This Fall

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Starting October 1, 2025, Connecticut independent schools will experience a significant shift in how they handle employee leave benefits. Public Act 25-174 extends two key state programs—the Connecticut Family Medical Leave...more

Maynard Nexsen

Work this Way: An Employment Law Video Podcast | Episode 50: Creating a Competitive Advantage Through Employee Benefits with...

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For our 50th episode, Tina and Keely welcome Connor Shaw, former South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback and current Wellbeing & Benefits Consultant at Gallagher. Drawing from his experience as a leader in the locker room during...more

Offit Kurman

Summer Strategies for Work Success

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In this week's episode of OK at Work, attorneys Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger from Offit Kurman discuss the unique challenges that summer brings for employers and businesses. With school out and vacation plans increasing,...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Benefits Basics – When an Employee Becomes Disabled: A Resource Guide for HR & Benefits Professionals

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When an employee becomes disabled, a variety of questions arise regarding that employee’s entitlement to compensation and benefits. As a member of your company’s human resources or employee benefits department, employees and...more

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Crafting Effective Flexible Leave Policies for Employers

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In this week's episode of OK at Work, attorneys Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger from Offit Kurman discuss the nuances of flexible leave policies, often mistakenly referred to as unlimited PTO. They explore the critical...more

Fisher Phillips

Your Employees Are Embracing “Loud Vacationing” And So Can You: 7 Tips For Building Supportive PTO Policies

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The trend for workers to hide their time off from their managers – known as “quiet vacationing” – has taken a sharp turn. Employees are now “loud vacationing” by openly sharing their travel plans and using their paid time off...more

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Major Overhaul of the NY Healthy Terminals Act Signed Into Law: What Employers Need to Know Before January 1, 2026

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As part of the 2025-26 budget package signed by Governor Hochul on May 9, New York overhauled its Healthy Terminals Act (HTA) to reshape airport wage and benefit obligations to mirror New Jersey’s version of the law. These...more

Ius Laboris

Summer is Nearly Upon Us: Is Your Holiday Plan Ready?

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Summer is nearly here and so it is important for employers in Norway to start planning for their team’s holiday, if they haven’t already. It can be costly for employers if employees do not take their statutory holiday...more

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The U.S. Mental Health Crisis – Mental Health: Beyond the ADA and FMLA

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Real World Impact: This article is a continuation of a series of Alerts providing guidance for employers on mental health in the workplace and specifically addresses how employers can not only meet the requirements of the...more

Offit Kurman

Weddings, Honeymoons, and Milestones: Employer Guidance for Time Off Requests

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For HR leaders and business owners alike, the question is not whether employees will request time off for major life events, but when and how your organization will respond. Weddings, honeymoons, and personal milestones do...more

Fisher Phillips

Germany’s New Coalition Agreement Impacts Labor Law and Social Policy: 10 Key Takeaways for Employers

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Germany’s recent federal election signaled a shift in the country’s politics – and employers will surely feel the impact. The center-right Christian Democratic Union and its sister party, the Christian Social Union, won the...more

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An Employer’s 5-Step Guide to Supporting Employees During Mental Health Awareness Month and Year-Round

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which creates an opportunity to reflect on the well-being of your workforce. Recent statistics reveal that employees across all industries are experiencing an uptick in stress, burnout,...more

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Key Takeaways – Beyond Sweat Equity: Modern Compensation Strategies for Enhanced Engagement & Retention

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Today’s employment environment requires companies large and small to be deliberate when designing their compensation strategy. Our panelists presented a high-level overview of the options available to executive teams when...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

[Webinar] Employment Law Issues Impacting Health Care Practices - May 13th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

Harris Beach Murtha invites you to join us as we discuss key employment law issues affecting physician practices in New York State. Topics will include Restrictive Covenants, Handling Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, Paid...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

What If an Employee Doesn’t Tell You They Got Divorced?

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When an employee forgets—or chooses not—to notify you of a divorce, it can cause a ripple effect on your benefit plan administration, particularly with your health plan. Here's what you need to know and do to keep your health...more

Fisher Phillips

Don’t Get the Ick! How to Prepare for New State Sick Leave Requirements in 2025

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Over the past few years, we’ve seen a sharp increase in state-level legislation and ballot initiatives mandating employer-provided leave options for employees with strong voter support. 2024 brought us paid sick leave in...more

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Mintz on Air: Practical Policies - Veteran Transitions to the Private Sector

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In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin hosts a conversation on successful veteran transitions to the private sector. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed...more

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[Podcast] Mintz on Air: Practical Policies - Veteran Transitions to the Private Sector

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In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin hosts a conversation on successful veteran transitions to the private sector. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

The Evolution of the Employee Lifecycle: How HR Software Supports Each Stage

As human resources changes, the heart of it all lies within HR software. As businesses adapt to new challenges and opportunities, understanding the employee lifecycle becomes essential from boardroom to bedroom offices....more

Offit Kurman

Strategic HR Insights with Kelly Mitchell

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In this episode of Real Talk, Real Growth, host Linda Ostovitz welcomes Kelly Mitchell, owner of Impact HR. Kelly shares her extensive experience in the HR field, discussing the evolution of HR from traditional administrative...more

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BC Court of Appeal Confirms that the Duty of Honest Performance Does Not Extend to Pre-Contractual Dishonesty

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In Ocean Pacific Hotels Ltd. v Lee, 2025 BCCA 57, the Court of Appeal for British Columbia confirmed that the duty of honest performance in contract does not extend to pre-contractual negotiations....more

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Strategies for Effective Employee Communication and Engagement

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In today’s fast-paced work environment, keeping communication clear and engaging with your team is more important than ever. With the increasing complexities brought on by diverse workforces, remote teams, and various...more

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Benefits Basics - When an Employee Dies: A Resource Guide for HR & Benefits Professionals

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As a member of your company’s human resources or employee benefits department, one of the most difficult calls you may receive is from a colleague or an employee’s family member notifying you of the death of an employee. This...more

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