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Colorado Lawmakers Were Busy in 2025 – What Employers Need to Know

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Colorado was once again busy this legislative session – and employers need to adjust their practices in order to adapt to some key new laws soon to take effect. We have highlighted below a few of the critical changes that...more

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New York City Gives Birth to Paid Prenatal Leave Obligations for Employers

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Although all New York state employees have been eligible for 20 hours of paid prenatal leave since Jan. 1, 2025, employers in New York City now have additional obligations in administering prenatal leave benefits....more

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Slow burn – UK government launches parental leave review

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The UK government opens a far reaching review into parental leave and pay, including maternity, paternity and shared parental leave. It wants to improve support for working families, while growing the economy and removing...more

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Employer Cheat Sheet for Workplace Laws Taking Effect July 1

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Most employers are prepared for new laws at the start of each year – but did you know that a heap of new workplace laws take effect at the halfway point? Here’s your employer cheat sheet to prepare for July 1 effective dates…...more

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Ampliación del fuero de paternidad

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En este episodio de "A Lo Legal En Par Minutos", el socio Edwin Cortés conversa con Mariangela Cáceres, abogada de derecho laboral, sobre la reciente ampliación del fuero de paternidad en Colombia, derivada de la Sentencia...more

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Maryland Clarifies Parental Leave Law: FMLA-Covered Employers Now Exempt

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Effective October 1, 2025, Maryland employers covered by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) will no longer be subject to the state’s unpaid parental leave requirements. Senate Bill 785, sponsored by Senator...more

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Employment Law Update: What Maryland Employers Need to Know About the General Assembly’s 2025 Session

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The Maryland General Assembly’s 2025 legislative session ended April 7 with only three bills passing that are employment-related and are expected to become law as Governor Moore has indicated he will not veto. Here are the...more

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New Maryland Laws - Delay to Paid Family and Medical Leave, Expanded Military Protections, and Parental Leave Clarification

The Maryland General Assembly’s 2025 legislative session ended at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 7. Unlike previous years’ editions, this session ended up being a relatively positive one for employers. ...more

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Neonatal Care - Expansion of UK Statutory Family Leave Entitlements

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The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2003 (the “Act”) introduces meaningful changes for employees who are parents of babies needing neonatal care and will come into force on 6 April 2025....more

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Maryland’s FAMLI Program, Part III: Claims and Dispute Resolution Proposed Regulations

Starting July 1, 2026, Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) law will provide up to twelve weeks of paid family and medical leave, with the possibility of an additional twelve weeks of paid parental leave,...more

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New Statutory Entitlements for Neonatal Leave and Pay in the United Kingdom

Parents of babies who require neonatal care will have a right to up to twelve weeks of leave and pay under the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023, coming into force on 6 April 2025. This affects England, Scotland, and...more

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Paid Prenatal Leave for Pregnant New Yorkers Has Arrived

New York is the first state in the U.S. to pass a law entitling workers to paid prenatal leave. The law, which took effect on January 1, 2025, requires private sector employers, regardless of size, to provide their New...more

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Legal Updates for New York and California Employers in 2025

With 2025 having arrived and a new President known for shattering norms about to assume office, employers are eyeing the inevitable enforcement changes that the new administration will bring. But employers must remember to...more

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Global Employment Law Update: A Quick Look Back at Key Legislative Changes in 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of employment law, 2024 saw a host of significant updates and legislative changes—predominantly aimed at improving employee welfare. ...more

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Minnesota Adopts New Rules for Parental Leave, Tips, and Recordkeeping Starting August 1, 2024

New laws in Minnesota will change how employers need to handle parental leave, tips, and recordkeeping. Most of the changes were part of the state’s omnibus bill for 2024 and are set to take effect on August 1, 2024....more

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Mandatory PFML Requirements for Employers in the “Swamp” and “Rocky Mountain High”

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This month, in the final part of our Adams and Reese Paid Family and Medical Leave series, we examine highlights of the mandatory PFML laws in Colorado and the District of Columbia, two other jurisdictions within the Adams...more

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Reducing the Stigma of Paid Parental Leave for Fathers

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Research by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in 2023 shows that paid maternity and paternity leave increased by five percent last year, with 32% of employers now offering paid paternity leave. Furthermore,...more

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Key Updates for Employers in New York State: What Made the Budget and What Got Cut?

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Employers should get ready to comply with key workplace changes since New York lawmakers just finalized the state budget. The 2024-2025 budget – which was approved on April 20 – ushers in three significant updates impacting...more

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The MCAD’s New Guidance on the Massachusetts Parental Leave Act Aims to Provide Clarity On Its Continued Role in Providing...

The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (the “MCAD”) recently issued updated guidance (here and here) on the Massachusetts Parental Leave Act (“MPLA”), signaling that the MPLA still plays an important role in the...more

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Japan: Employment law update - Amendment of the Childcare and Family Care Leave Act

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To deter employees from leaving their jobs due to childbirth or childcare needs and to enable both men and women to balance work and childcare responsibilities as they deem suitable, Japan’s government passed an amendment to...more

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Changes to DC’s Universal Paid Leave Program and a Forthcoming Maryland Paid Leave Program

More Generous Benefits for DC Employees The “Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2022” section of the legislation (the Act) will increase the maximum duration of paid leave benefits available to eligible employees to 12...more

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[Webinar] Washington and Oregon Leave Programs - June 29th, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PT

Many employers and employees remain confused by the intricacies of Oregon and Washington state’s leave programs. In this webinar, our speakers will provide an overview of Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)...more

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D.C. Modifies the Paid Family Leave and Local FMLA Laws

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On Oct. 1, 2021, the D.C. City Council expanded the local Paid Family Leave law and the D.C. Family and Medical Leave Act (D.C. FMLA). The new laws entitle employees to three times as much paid medical leave and a new...more

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Paid Parental Leave

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A Dutch employee is entitled to parental leave of up to 26 times the number of hours worked each week. This leave is currently unpaid, unless other agreements have been made, for example in a collective labour agreement....more

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Orrick's 101 - Employment Law In Germany - Employers' Essentials (2021 Edition)

Every player interested or already active in the German market needs to have a working knowledge of the key principles of German employment law which offers a good level of protection to employees. This is especially true for...more

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