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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

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New Year, New Rules: Turning Up the Heat on California’s 2025 Employment Law Changes

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As the new year approaches, several critical legislative changes in employment law will take effect on January 1, 2025, unless specified otherwise. California employers face a dynamic regulatory landscape in 2025, with...more

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Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Program: November 2024 End-of-Year Update

With the close of 2024 comes the 2025 notices, posters, and rate sheets from the Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML). In addition, the fiscal year (FY) 2024 DFML annual report is now available with...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

Mintz - Employment Viewpoints

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Clarifies Rules on Benefit Accrual During PFML

On September 13, 2024, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (the “SJC”) ruled that the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (the “Act”) does not guarantee the accrual of benefits such as sick leave, vacation...more

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Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Start Date for Payroll Withholdings and Quarterly Wage Reports Is January 1, 2025

The start date for payroll withholdings and submissions of quarterly wage reports under the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave (MPFML) Program is January 1, 2025, leaving employers with a sense of urgency as the compliance...more

Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP

Significant Change to Massachusetts PFML

Recent amendments to the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law now allow employees to use accrued paid leave, such as sick time, vacation time and personal days, to supplement PFML benefits at any time during...more

Mintz - Employment Viewpoints

Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Updates – What Employers Need to Know

The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (the “Department”) recently issued two updates to Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (“MA PFML”). The first update, effective November 1, 2023, offers...more

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FAMLI Is Moving In - Five Steps to Follow NOW to Get Ready for Colorado’s Family & Medical Leave Insurance Program

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Companies with employees working in Colorado must prepare now for that state’s Family & Medical Leave Insurance (“FAMLI”) program, which will provide paid leave to eligible employees for certain qualifying events beginning in...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

New Laws and Compliance Updates for California Employers in 2023

California has passed several new or amended employment laws covering topics ranging from off-duty marijuana use, reproductive rights, California Family Rights Act, COVID-19, criminal law and the workplace, new avenues of...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

New York Law to Clarify Employees Can’t be Punished for Lawful Absences

Private-sector employers with “no-fault” attendance policies in New York will need to revisit their policies following an impending change to New York Labor Law. On November 21, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

2022 Hot Topics in Employment Law Seminar Highlights

On May 13, 2022, the Miles & Stockbridge Labor, Employment, Benefits & Immigration practice group presented its twentieth annual Hot Topics in Employment Law seminar to clients from throughout Maryland and beyond. Topics...more

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2021 California Labor, Employment, and Independent Contractor Legislative Update

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With the 2021 California legislative year closed, it is now time to examine the new legislation that will affect California companies. We have summarized the key new legislation below, with relevant action items noted....more

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Compliance Implications of the Nation’s Most Progressive Family & Medical Leave Law

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Oregon just passed the country’s most progressive family and medical leave program in its House Bill 2005. And while the law won’t take effect until 2023, organizations in the state can begin their compliance preparations...more

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