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2025 Legislative Developments Affecting Washington Employers

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Washington employers face a wave of new workplace legislation, some of which recently became effective and some that will begin in 2026 and beyond. These new or modified laws address a broad range of topics, many of which...more

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Rhode Island Legislative Update: New Laws Create Burdensome Requirements on Businesses with Rhode Island Employees

It is that time of year again, when the Rhode Island legislature ends its session and passes a number of laws that affect businesses with Rhode Island employees. ...more

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New York City Implements New Prenatal Leave Policy, Notice and Paystub Requirements for Employers

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New York City has recently updated its Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) Rules and Frequently Asked Questions to address the requirements of the New York State Prenatal Leave law. As discussed in our prior alerts in April...more

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Minnesota’s Paid Leave Law Is Final: Here’s How Employers Can Prepare Now

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The Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave Law (Paid Leave) survived the latest legislative session with minimal change and is on track to go live on Jan. 1, 2026. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic...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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Don’t Get the Ick! How to Prepare for New State Sick Leave Requirements in 2025

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Over the past few years, we’ve seen a sharp increase in state-level legislation and ballot initiatives mandating employer-provided leave options for employees with strong voter support. 2024 brought us paid sick leave in...more

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Maryland Paid Family Leave Will Soon Take Effect: Employer FAQs

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Maryland lawmakers passed a Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance law (FAMLI) several years ago, and the effective date is fast approaching – which means it’s time for employers to make sure they understand the current version...more

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Paid Sick Leave for Nebraskans Required in 2025

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In the November 2024 election, Nebraska voters passed Initiative 436, also known as the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplace Act. This law mandates paid sick leave for most employees in the state and takes effect October...more

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A Littler Report: Operating Through Emergencies & Natural Disasters

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No matter how much advance warning is provided or experience garnered, employers and employees are often caught off guard by the devastation and uncertainty natural disasters create. Whether wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes,...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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Missouri’s Paid Sick Leave Law: What Employers Need to Know

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Missouri voters approved Proposition A, enacting a new state-wide paid sick leave law beginning on May 1, 2025, barring any legal challenges or issues with certification of the official results by Dec. 10, 2024....more

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2025 Changes to Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (MA PFML)

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Important updates to the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (“MA PFML”) law are going into effect January 1, 2025. Employers should take steps now to provide their current employees with notice of these changes by...more

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Massachusetts PFML Update: DFML Releases New 2025 Rate Sheets, Poster and Employee Notices

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Employers must provide current employees with written notice of the 2025 contribution rates for the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program. Employees must receive notice of the 2025 contribution rates on...more

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Nebraska Paid Sick Time Law: Requirements Employers Need to Know

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Nebraska voters overwhelmingly approved Initiative 436, which adopts the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. The Act requires private employers to provide paid sick time to all employees regardless of the size of...more

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Preparing for Changes to Paid Sick Leave in Michigan: Moving from the PMLA to the ESTA

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On July 31, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled in a 4-3 decision that the Michigan Legislature violated the state constitution in Mothering Justice v. Attorney General, when it applied an “adopt-and-amend” approach in...more

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Cook County, Illinois Implements Final Rules on Paid Leave Ordinance: Employer FAQs

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Under the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance, most employers in Cook County, Illinois, must provide their employees in the county up to 40 hours of paid leave that can be used for any reason. The Cook County Commission on Human...more

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Are You Ready for Chicago’s New Paid Leave Requirements to Take Effect July 1? 5 Things Employers Should Note

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Chicago employers have only a few weeks left to comply with new paid leave rules impacting workers in the city. The ordinance was supposed to take effect last December, but the Chicago City Council amended and delayed it...more

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Chicago and Cook County Employers Brace for Minimum Wage Increases and the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave...

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Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance The Fast Laner previously reported the passage of the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance (Ordinance). The effective date was originally...more

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Not Too Little But Maybe Too Late? Illinois Finalizes Regulations Interpreting Paid Leave For All Workers Act Four Months After...

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The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has published the final regulations interpreting the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (the “Act”) which took effect four months earlier on January 1, 2024. The final regulations...more

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[Webinar] Embracing Change: A Guide to Oregon's Evolving Leave Laws Landscape - May 29th, 9:00 am - 10:30 am PDT

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Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) continues to shape the landscape of Oregon employment benefits since going into effect on September 3, 2023, and employers have faced ongoing challenges in navigating its complexities. In addition, the...more

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New Paid Leave Requirements for Chicago Employees Starting July 1 – What to Know and How to Prepare

Effective July 1, 2024, employers will need to comply with new paid leave requirements that apply to all Chicago employees (including those who work from home from Chicago). The Chicago City Council passed the Paid Leave and...more

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Local and State Employment Law Update: Wages, Sick Leave, and More

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Several changes impacting employers in jurisdictions across the nation are summarized below. Read our blog below to determine if any of these laws apply to you....more

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And a (Happy?) New Year!

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As we bid farewell to 2023 and welcome the New Year, Minnesota employers are in for a wave of changes. Here's a comprehensive overview of crucial details that your business should be mindful of as we step into the upcoming...more

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Cook County, Illinois, Replaces Earned Sick Leave Ordinance With Paid Leave Ordinance

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For Illinois employers, the new year brings a variety of new paid leave laws, the most recent being the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance passed by the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 14, 2023. The Cook County Paid...more

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Saint Paul Changes Earned Sick and Safe Time Ordinance as Second City to Align With Minnesota’s Leave Law

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Employers in Minnesota are not the only ones gearing up for Minnesota’s earned sick and safe time (ESST) law to take effect on January 1, 2024. Cities in Minnesota are also making changes to their respective earned sick and...more

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