Minimum Wage, New Legislation, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Maryland Again Delays Paid Family and Medical Leave Program

Littler on 7/29/2025

For the third year in a row, Maryland has delayed implementation of its Paid Family Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. On May 6, 2025, Governor Moore signed HB 102, a bill modifying the FAMLI program, first established by the...more

Are You Ready for 2021? Update on New Laws for California Employers

Greenberg Glusker LLP on 11/16/2020

In preparation for 2021, California employers have an abundance of new laws to decipher and comply with. Below are the highlights curated by our Employment Law Group. AB 685 CREATES NEW REPORTING REQUIREMENTS REGARDING...more

New Colorado Employment Laws from 2019 Legislative Session

Holland & Hart - Employers' Lawyers on 8/2/2019

Led by Democratic majorities in both the House and Senate, the Colorado General Assembly passed multiple important employment-related bills during its 2019 legislative session. Colorado’s new Democratic Governor, Jared...more

Massachusetts Governor Signs Law Establishing Paid Family and Medical Leave Program, Increasing Minimum Wage, and Eliminating...

Mintz - Employment Viewpoints on 6/29/2018

On June 28, 2018, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed a law affecting all employers in the Commonwealth by creating a paid family and medical leave program funded by a state payroll tax, increasing the state minimum...more

Top Ten Laws Affecting California Employers in 2018

Nilan Johnson Lewis PA on 12/21/2017

The California legislature and governor have had another busy year adding new laws and regulations for California employers. The changes hit virtually every aspect of the employment relationship – including applications,...more

Understanding New York's New Paid Family Leave Law

Littler on 5/24/2016

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo executed sweeping legislation on April 4, 2016, that will gradually raise the minimum wage in New York to $15 an hour and provide a phased-in system of paid family leave benefits providing...more

New York Budget Deal Will Bring $15 Minimum Wage and Broad Paid Leave Legislation

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 4/18/2016

On April 4, 2016, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation to phase in an increased minimum wage and guarantee paid family leave to all eligible employees throughout New York State. The legislation was part of the...more

State and Local Law Update Could Signal Trend

Baker Donelson on 4/15/2016

Employers should generally be aware and mindful of employment law at the state and local level as a possible signal of larger movements. Over the past couple of weeks, significant changes have occurred in minimum wage and...more

Paid Family Leave and $15 Minimum Wage Coming to New York

Dorsey & Whitney LLP on 4/14/2016

New York has enacted legislation that, over the next several years, will phase in 12 weeks of paid family leave for all employees, as well as a $15 minimum wage in New York City and other parts of New York State. The...more

New York Enacts Paid Family Leave Law and Increases Minimum Wage Rate

FordHarrison on 4/11/2016

On March 31, 2016, New York State lawmakers finalized a budget deal that included: (1) a bill mandating paid family leave for most employees (the "Paid Family Leave Law") and (2) a statewide incremental increase to a $15 per...more

New York State Enacts Paid Family Leave Law

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace on 4/6/2016

In what is being called one of the most comprehensive programs of its kind in the United States, New York State has enacted a paid family leave law that will ultimately require employers to provide eligible employees with up...more

Massachusetts Adopts Legislative Reforms

Morgan Lewis on 11/14/2014

The new legislation adds to employer requirements and now provides for sick leave, increased minimum wage, domestic violence victim leave, and unemployment changes....more

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