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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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Are Your Workplace Policies Compliant with Vermont’s New Leave Law? A 4-Step Action Plan for Employers

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Vermont employers should ensure compliance with an update to the state’s Parental and Family Leave Act (PFLA). H. 461, which took effect on July 1, expands PFLA and now covers individuals in nontraditional family structures....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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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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Employment Law Updates for 2025 in New York

As 2024 comes to a close, New York prepares for the rollout of new employment laws and regulations in the coming year. While not an exhaustive summary, this article highlights key developments and updates in employment law...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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More Changes to Minnesota’s Employment Laws are Imminent

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In recent years, Minnesota has enacted sweeping legislation impacting Minnesota employers at a break-neck pace.  As the most recent legislative session came to a close, another set of new and supplemental laws was passed and...more

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Local and State Employment Law Update

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The latest round of labor and employment law updates includes several changes impacting employers in jurisdictions across the nation, summarized below. Colorado - Effective February 1, 2026 On May 17, 2024, Governor Polis...more

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A Changing Landscape: New York Adds Paid Breastmilk Expression Breaks and Prenatal Leave, and Removes COVID-related Paid Sick...

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Over the next year, the landscape of leave and break laws is changing in New York. We’ve outlined a few highlights and key dates below....more

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New York State Budget Bill’s Impact on the Workplace: New York Enacts Paid Prenatal Leave and Paid Breast Milk Expression Time,...

After much anticipation, New York State lawmakers came to a final agreement on a budget bill, which contains several key changes employers should take note of. Three employment law provisions of Gov. Hochul’s executive budget...more

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California Legislature Advances Employment Law Bills in Final Weeks of Session

As the September 14, 2023, deadline to pass bills during the current session of the California Legislature fast approaches, the California Senate and Assembly are considering several employment law bills. Many are likely to...more

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Employee Leave Entitlements 101: School-Related Requests

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While students are enjoying the dog days of summer, California employers may want to review leaves available to parents and caregivers before the school year begins. Just as there are considerations when employing minors,...more

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Big Changes to Minnesota’s Employment Laws Are Coming Soon

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The Minnesota legislature has passed a sweeping Omnibus Jobs Bill that Governor Tim Walz has said he will sign. This legislation will significantly impact Minnesota employers in a variety of ways.  Among other things, it will...more

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Addressing the Challenge of Keeping HR Policies Compliant [Webinar Recap]

Mitratech and Clear Law Institute sat down for an expert panel uncovering how today’s companies can stay one step ahead of shifting regulatory and HR policies. Employers and HR & Compliance professionals from across...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

[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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Local and State Law Updates: California and Oregon Issue New Posters

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As of January 2022, the State of California and the State of Oregon have issued new workplace posters and updated certification forms related to various labor laws. The materials addressed below are mandatory postings for all...more

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New California DFEH App Regarding Baby Bonding and Pregnancy-Related Disability Leave

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On March 24, 2021, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) issued a press release introducing the new app it developed in partnership with technology company Neota Logic and students from the...more

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Understanding CFRA: How CFRA Works For Pregnant Employees

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On January 1, 2021, the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) expanded in several ways, including that small employers (those with 5 or more employees) must now provide up to 12 workweeks of CFRA leave within a 12-month period...more

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Hinshaw's 12 Days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 6: The Expansion of the CFRA

In the spirit of the season—and keeping some semblance of normal—we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this sixth day of the...more

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California Expands Rights to Family and Medical Care Leave

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On September 17, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1383, which repeals the current version of the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and replaces it with a newly expanded version to take effect on January...more

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SB 1383 Expands Calif. Family Rights Act

New Law Takes Effect Jan. 1 - Senate Bill 1383, signed into law by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, now applies the California Family Rights Act to employers with 5 or more employees across the State. Previously, CFRA only...more

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California Governor Signs Law Expanding Job-Protected Family Leave

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On September 17, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1383 (“SB 1383“), expanding job-protected family leave for employees of companies with five or more employees. Previously, only employees of companies...more

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Job-Protected Leave Under the California Family Rights Act Expands to Apply to Employers with Five or More Employees Effective...

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Currently, under the California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”), California employers with 50 or more employees must provide 12 weeks of job protection to employees to care for a seriously ill family member or for one’s own...more

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Changes in Employment Laws in Massachusetts

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Keeping an eye on changes and trends in employment law is an excellent way for businesses to mitigate risk. Benjamin Franklin famously said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This adage rings especially true...more

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