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Pittsburgh Enacts Employee-Friendly Amendments to Paid Sick Leave Law

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On June 12, 2025, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey signed an amendment to Pittsburgh’s Paid Sick Days Act into law. The amendment accelerates employees’ accrual of sick leave and increases usage and carry-over caps. The amendment...more

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Philadelphia Enacts 2021 Public Health Emergency Leave Ordinance

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On March 29, 2021, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania enacted Bill # 210122-A, an ordinance immediately requiring covered employers to provide 2021 Public Health Emergency Leave (“2021 PHEL”). Philadelphia’s similar 2020 PHEL...more

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Progressive Paid Leave Policy Introduced in Philadelphia City Council

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Last week, legislation was introduced in Philadelphia City Council that could potentially impact business operations across Philadelphia. Councilmember Brooks’ “2021 Public Health Emergency Leave” would significantly expand...more

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Emergency Paid Sick Leave Changes in Sonoma County, San Francisco, and the City of Los Angeles

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On February 9, 2021, the Sonoma County, California Board of Supervisors enacted an urgency ordinance that, effective immediately, expands coverage under its emergency paid sick leave (EPSL) ordinance while clarifying and/or...more

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Proposed “Hero Pay” for Grocery Store Employees in Los Angeles and Long Beach

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and Long Beach's City Council directed their attorneys to prepare ordinances requiring that certain grocery stores pay their employees an additional five and four...more

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San Jose Revises Emergency Paid Sick Leave Law While Other California Localities Take Steps Toward Similar Action

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On January 5, 2021, California’s 2021 emergency paid sick leave landscape became clearer as San Jose enacted a revised emergency paid sick leave ordinance, and Los Angeles County directed staff to prepare a proposal to revise...more

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If Pain, Yes Gain — Part 94: Live From New York, It’s . . . Mandatory Sick and Safe Time

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Seyfarth Synopsis: This Legal Update is a reminder to employers that important aspects of the New York State Paid Sick Leave Law and amended New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act began on January 1, 2021. Under the...more

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Minneapolis Increases Protections for Freelance Workers

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The growth of freelance work has exploded in recent years and shows no signs of stopping.  Effective January 1, 2021, a new ordinance that could have a significant impact on independent contractors and the companies with...more

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New York State, City Issue Guidance on New Paid Sick Leave Requirements

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New York State and New York City have recently issued guidance and documentation on the New York State Paid Sick Leave Law (the State Sick Leave Law) and amended New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (the NYC Sick Leave...more

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WPI Wage Watch: Minimum Wage, Tip, and Overtime Developments (December 2019 Edition)

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We remember when legislative and regulatory developments rarely occurred in December, but those days are behind us. A Reminder About New Year's Eve & New Year's Day Rate Increases: Many minimum wage, tipped and exempt...more

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Minimum Wage, Tipped and Exempt Employee Pay in 2020: A Rates-Only Update

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Minimum wage laws can affect businesses of all sizes, whether operating nationwide, in multiple jurisdictions, or only in one state, county, or city. To help manage this challenge, below we provide a rates-only update that...more

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