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Washington State to Require Unpaid Leave and Safety Accommodations for Victims of a Hate Crime

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Effective January 1, 2026, Washington SB 5101 will require employers to provide leave and safety accommodations to employees who are victims of a hate crime or have a family member who is a victim of a hate crime....more

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Maryland Law Provides Protected Organ and Bone Marrow Donation Leave – Do Your Policies to Comply?

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Effective October 1, 2019, employers with 15 or more employees in Maryland must provide eligible employees with unpaid leave to serve as organ or bone marrow donors. Leave provided under the law is separate from, and cannot...more

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Louisiana Creates New Employee Right to Unpaid Leave for Health Screenings

Governor John Bel Edwards recently signed into law Act No. 210, which provides unpaid leave for employees in Louisiana to receive genetic testing and preventive cancer screening. The act requires employees to satisfy numerous...more

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Tennessee Veterans Have New Employee Leave Rights

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Without much fanfare, Tennessee has a new employee rights law on the books providing veterans with the guaranteed right to take an unpaid day off from work on Veteran’s Day – November 11. This new law was passed by the state...more

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Missouri Victims Economic Safety and Security Act (VESSA) Requires Notification to Employees by October 2021

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Executive Summary: - A new Missouri law requires covered employers to provide unpaid leave for victims of domestic or sexual abuse and their family members and requires notice of the right to this leave be provided by...more

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Illinois Expands the Victims’ Economic Security and Safety Act

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On August 20, 2021, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Illinois House Bill 3582, which takes effect on January 1, 2022 and amends the Victims’ Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA) in several ways. ...more

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California Expands Job-Protected Family Leave

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Today, the California legislature passed Senate Bill 1383, which expands the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) to allow employees to use unpaid job-protected leave to care for a domestic partner, grandparent, grandchild,...more

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How New Jersey Employers Can Balance School Re-Openings And State Leave Laws: FAQs For Employers

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As New Jersey schools announce their re-opening plans, employers in the state are trying to understand their obligations under different federal and state leave laws. As we have seen, some schools plan to remain open several...more

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Employment Law Now: IV-51 - A New 2020 Vision

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In this first new episode of 2020 (Season 4), we look at the 15 hot topics your company should have on your list to think about....more

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California 2020 Legislative Update – Settlement Agreements and Leaves of Absence

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Today our employer focused legislative update zeroes in on “no rehire” provisions in settlement agreements, expansion of benefits to employees who donate organs, and care for a family member...more

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School’s In, May Mean Recess For Parents (And Grandparents): California Provides For School Leave

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School is back in session and employees may soon be asking for time off to attend school related activities involving their children and grandchildren. Employees in California who work at a worksite with 25 or more employees...more

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Puerto Rico Enacts Law Providing Unpaid Leave and Reasonable Accommodation for Victims of Abuse

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On August 1, 2019, just a day prior to his resignation as Governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rosselló signed into law Act No. 83 of August 1, 2019 (“Act 83” or “the Act”), a very detailed leave statute applicable to public and...more

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HR Law 101 Ep. 8: Handbooks and What to Include Part 3

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Many business owners and HR professionals look for a concise and straight forward employee handbook. The truth is, there isn't just one universal handbook to put on a shelf with all you need to know. Listen to this episode of...more

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New Jersey Expands Family Leave Laws to Provide Greater Benefits to Employees

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On February 19, 2019, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law legislation that significantly expands an employee’s right to unpaid and paid leave under New Jersey’s existing Family Leave Act (“NJFLA”), Temporary...more

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