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Vermont Expands Family Leave Protections: New Entitlements and Broader Definitions

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Vermont Governor Phil Scott has signed legislation extending the protections of the state’s unpaid family leave law. The expansion extends safe leave, bereavement leave, and qualifying exigency leave to employees of employers...more

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Oregon Legislature Makes Significant Changes to OFLA and PLO

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The Oregon Legislature recently passed legislation that eliminates many redundancies between Paid leave Oregon (PLO) and Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA). These changes will help many employers breathe a sigh of relief. Since...more

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Governor Signs Sweeping Changes to Untangle Oregon’s Jumbled Leave Laws: Key Takeaways and a 5-Step Action Plan for Employers

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Governor Kotek signed a bill into law today harmonizing Oregon’s overlapping and confusing set of leave laws. The new framework distinguishes different types of leave events under the state’s various laws and stops those...more

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Doing Business in California: A Guide for Employers - 2024

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The allure of doing business in California is undeniable. It is the world’s fifth largest economy (moving toward fourth) and a market of more than 39 million people. For employers, however, California presents unique...more

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Out with Some Old and in with a Whole Lotta New: Governor Newsom Signs New Laws That Expand Workplace Protections for California...

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​​​​​​​Following the end of the 2022 California legislative session, a slew of new bills was dropped on California Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk with a deadline of Sept. 30 for him to either sign or veto the legislation....more

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Changes to Washington's Paid Family and Medical Leave Program Took Effect on 9 June 2022

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In 2017, Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program was enacted to provide partial wage replacement to employees on leave for specified family and medical reasons. The state-administered PFML fund provides...more

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Washington Amends Its Paid Family and Medical Leave Act - April 2022

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The Washington State Legislature has again amended the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Act. This amendment is effective June 9, 2022. Here is a list of the most significant changes to the law:...more

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New York Legislature Amends Paid Family Leave Act

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On June 20, 2018, the New York legislature overwhelmingly passed a bill to give employees up to 12 weeks of partially paid bereavement leave. The bill will still require the approval of Governor Andrew Cuomo....more

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NY Legislature Adds Bereavement Leave to NY Paid Family Leave Law

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On Wednesday, June 20, the New York State Legislature passed an amendment to the state’s Paid Family Leave Act (PFL), adding “bereavement leave” as a qualifying reason for leave. The amendment will grant virtually all...more

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