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SJC Rules that Employees Do Not Accrue Benefits During Massachusetts Paid Family & Medical Leave

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In its September 13, 2024 decision in Bodge et al. v. Commonwealth et al., SJC-13567 (2024), the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”) ruled that an employer’s policy of denying the accrual of certain benefits to...more

Lathrop GPM

[Event] Employment & Labor Law Seminar - Kansas City Area - October 1st, Overland Park, KS

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Join us for Lathrop GPM’s annual Employment and Labor Law Seminar, once again offered in two locations – Kansas City on Tuesday, October 1 and Minneapolis on Wednesday, October 23. The full-day seminar will address current...more

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Untangling the Oregon Leave Quagmire – Answers to Common Compliance Questions in Light of Recent Legislative Changes

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If you have employees working in Oregon, chances are you have heard about Oregon’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program also known as Paid Leave Oregon (“PLO”). In addition to PLO, eligible Oregon employees may be...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

FMLA Doesn’t Allow an Employee to Nap on the Job – Does It?!

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) – a federal law that provides 12 weeks of unpaid leave to employees for their own serious health condition or a family member’s serious health condition – can present tricky situations...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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Eleventh Circuit Limits Scope of Parental Leave for Birth of Child Under FMLA

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The Family and Medical Leave Act provides leave and job protection to eligible employees who need to be absent from work “because of the birth of a son or daughter of the employee and in order to care for such son or...more

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Understanding the DOL’s Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2024-1: AI and Automated Systems in the Workplace

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In response to President Biden’s Executive Order 14110 calling for a coordinated U.S. government approach to ensuring the responsible and safe development and use of AI, the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division...more

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NYC “Know Your Rights” Poster and Bill of Rights Website Now Live

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) officially debuted its new “Know Your Rights at Work” poster and Workers’ Bill of Rights website.  The poster, which links to the DCWP website via a QR...more

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New Year’s HR Housekeeping: Update Your Policies To Comply With Recent Changes To The Massachusetts Paid Family Leave Law

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The new year is an excellent time for businesses to take a fresh look at their policies to ensure they are up-to-date. This article highlights recent updates to the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave law (PFML) to be...more

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A USERRA Leave Primer for Manufacturing Employers

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Manufacturers rely on consistent employee attendance to operate production lines and meet critical delivery deadlines to customers. The best-laid production plans can be disrupted by employee absences leaving a gap in the...more

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Local and State Employment Law Update: Settlement Agreements, Abortion-Related Services and Family-Leave Benefits

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Certain states are prohibiting employers from entering into settlement agreements, while others have reduced family-leave insurance rates and prohibited employers from cooperating in any inquiry or investigation into an...more

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Employers Take Note: Employees Can Now Start Applying for 2024 FAMLI Benefits

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Benefits from Colorado’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program become available on January 1, 2024, but employees can already submit applications for anticipated leave in FAMLI’s online portal, My FAMLI+. This...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Employers Under Fire: How to Address Employee Pay and Related Issues When Faced with Natural Disasters

As you have no doubt seen in the news, and may have even experienced first-hand, there have been extreme weather conditions throughout the country, including fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. When natural disasters...more

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Paid Leave Oregon Benefits Available Starting September 3, 2023

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More than four years since the passage of Oregon’s Paid Family Medical Leave Act into law, paid leave benefits will finally be available to Oregon employees starting September 3, 2023. Applications for benefits, toolkits and...more

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The 6th Circuit Clarifies Retaliation Under the FMLA

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On January 25, 2023, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit held that an employee’s notice of need for leave, regardless of whether the employee was ultimately entitled to the leave, was protected conduct...more

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Minnesota Enacts State Partial Paid Family and Medical Leave

Minnesota became the latest state to offer statewide paid family and medical leave as part of a series of sweeping and fundamental changes to Minnesota employment law made in the 2023 legislative session....more

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Leave Law Updates for Oregon Employers

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In anticipation of Paid Leave Oregon, a new paid family leave benefit for Oregon employees, the Oregon legislature recently passed a bill that creates new entitlements for Oregon employees and aligns existing law with the...more

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Proposition 118 Passes in Colorado: The Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Program

In November 2022, Colorado voters approved Proposition 118, a ballot initiative that establishes a statewide paid medical leave program. This new law, known as the Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program,...more

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[Event] Workplace 2023: Navigating HR - May 25th, Atlanta, GA

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Join SGR’s Labor & Employment group for the latest on navigating Human Resources in 2023. Topics Include: - Health & Welfare - Immigration - OSHA - ADA & FMLA - Non-Compete Agreements - New Legislation - Wage...more

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[Event] Workplace 2023: Navigating HR - May 23rd, Jacksonville, FL

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Join SGR’s Labor & Employment group for the latest on navigating Human Resources in 2023. Topics Include: - Health & Welfare - Immigration - OSHA - ADA & FMLA - Non-Compete Agreements - New Legislation - Wage...more

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Are remote employees eligible for FMLA leave?

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With increasing numbers of employees working remotely, employers can sometimes lose sight of the fact that a remote worker may be eligible for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). A Bulletin issued in February...more

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Illinois Joins the Fold and Adopts Paid Leave - What Employers Need to Know

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Shortly after beginning his second term, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Paid Leave for All Workers Act (“PLAW”), adding Illinois to a still small but growing list of states which require employers to offer paid leave to...more

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Employer Avoids “Cat’s Paw” Liability in FMLA Retaliation Case Through Independent Review

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The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for taking FMLA leave. In the case of Parker v. United Airlines, Inc., which recently reached the United States Court of Appeals...more

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Facebook Messenger for FMLA leave requests? Maybe.

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The attendance policy - Gestamp West Virginia, LLC manufactures auto parts in South Charleston, West Virginia. Under Gestamp’s attendance and leave policies, employees must notify their group leader at least 30 minutes...more

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Reminder: Connecticut Employers Must Comply with CT FMLA and Paid Leave Act Notice Requirements by July 1, 2022

Effective July 1, 2022, Connecticut employers are required to provide their employees with written notice describing their rights under the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Act (“CT FMLA”) and the Connecticut Paid Leave...more

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