Notice Requirements, Employee Rights, Policies and Procedures

Client Alert: New York City Employers: Paid Prenatal Personal Care Leave Rules Now in Effect

Whiteford on 7/31/2025

As of July 2, 2025, New York City’s new rules for paid prenatal personal care leave are in effect. With the first month of enforcement now behind us, it is critical for all employers with employees working in New York City to...more

Philadelphia Will Have A “Fair Workweek”: What Covered Employers Need To Know Right Now

Fisher Phillips on 12/13/2018

On December 6, 2018, Philadelphia City Council approved the Fair Workweek Ordinance by a vote of 14-3. Following its passage by City Council, Mayor Kenney reiterated his support and his intention to sign the Ordinance into...more

Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Effective on April 1, 2018: Be Prepared

Holland & Knight LLP on 3/23/2018

• The Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (the Act), signed into law on July 27, 2017, becomes effective on April 1, 2018. • The Act expressly forbids discrimination against employees due to pregnancy or...more

Worksite Notices, Who Needs ‘Em?

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 7/13/2017

Well, if you are an organization that has employees, you do! Although they may be a bit unappealing and often overlooked, worksite notices are required under both federal and state law. In fact, many municipalities and cities...more

Minneapolis Sick and Safe Time Ordinance Compliance Guide

Dorsey & Whitney LLP on 5/31/2016

On May 27, 2016, the Minneapolis City Council passed its long awaited Sick and Safe Time Ordinance, requiring most employers with employees working in the City of Minneapolis to provide paid sick/safe time to those employees...more

Last-Minute Amendments to California’s Sick Leave Law

Morgan Lewis on 7/15/2015

Employers should review the amendments, which address some of the challenges for implementing the sick leave law that took effect July 1. After extensive legislative negotiation, the California State Legislature passed...more