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Act Now Advisory: Jersey City, New Jersey, Passes Law Requiring Paid Sick Leave

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On September 25, 2013, the City Council of Jersey City, New Jersey, passed Ordinance 13.097 ("Ordinance"), which requires private employers conducting business in Jersey City with 10 or more employees in Jersey City to...more

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Take 5 Newsletter: California's Leave Laws Could Potentially Create the Perfect Storm for Employers

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National employers often find it challenging to navigate the employment laws of the various states in which they do business. In most cases, the easiest solution may be to adopt national policies that follow federal law. This...more

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New York City Council Enacts Paid Sick Time Law; Employees Now Entitled To Paid Sick Time From Certain Employers

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On June 26, 2013, New York City joined the growing list of jurisdictions requiring employers to give workers paid sick time. Originally Published in Law360 - July 9, 2013....more

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New York City Council Passes Paid Sick Leave Legislation Over Mayor’s Veto

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On June 27, 2013, the New York City Council passed a law that will require certain employers to provide paid sick leave to their employees. The bill was overwhelmingly passed by a 47-4 vote over the veto of Mayor Michael...more

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New York City Council Enacts and Passes Earned Sick Time Act

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On May 8, 2013, the New York City Council, with a margin of 45 to 3, passed the Earned Sick Time Act (the “ESTA”), which obligates most private employers in the City to provide paid sick time to their employees....more

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New York City Earned Sick Time Act

Most New York City-based companies soon will have a new legal obligation to their employees – the provision of mandatory paid sick leave....more

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New York City Council Passes Paid Medical Leave Effective April 2014

On June 26, 2013, New York’s City Council overrode Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s veto and adopted the “Earned Sick Time Act,” making New York City the largest municipality in the country requiring employers to provide paid...more

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New York City Council Overrides Mayoral Veto To Pass the Earned Sick Time Act

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On Thursday, June 27, 2013, the New York City Council again voted to pass the New York City Earned Sick Time Act (the "Act"), which requires most New York City employers to provide mandatory paid and unpaid sick leave to...more

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Paid Sick Leave Mandated for Many Employers in New York City

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Approximately one million employees will gain the right to five sick days per year beginning April 1, 2014. On June 27, the New York City Council overrode Mayor Michael Bloomberg's veto of the New York City Earned Sick...more

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Quick New York City Council Employment Law Legislative Update

Tomorrow, the NYC Council is likely to override Mayor Bloomberg's veto on the Earned Sick Time Act. The Act, which requires employers to provide paid sick time, will go into effect next April if certain economic conditions...more

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Act Now Advisory: New York City Paid Sick Time Law Will Likely Become Effective

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On May 8, 2013, the New York City Council approved a legislative amendment that would create a statutory entitlement to sick time for employees working in New York City. The amendment, entitled the "Earned Sick Time Act"...more

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New York City Council Passes the Earned Sick Time Act

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On Wednesday, May 8, the New York City Council passed the New York City Earned Sick Time Act (the "Act"), which requires most New York City employers to provide mandatory paid and unpaid sick leave to employees working in New...more

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A Fever Over Paid Sick Leave Laws

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On the heels of a nasty flu season, the topic of mandating paid sick leave seems more popular than ever. The battle between those who prefer their working and eating environments “sneeze-free” and those who prioritize...more

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Portland Adopts Mandatory Sick Leave Law

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Portland has become just the fourth U.S. city to require that employers provide sick leave. The Portland ordinance goes into effect January 1, 2014. Following is a brief summary of the ordinance. As the effective date...more

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Portland City Council Unanimously Passes Sick Leave Law

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On March 13, 2013, Portland, Oregon's City Council unanimously passed a sick leave ordinance that, effective January 1, 2014, will require private sector businesses with six or more employees to provide up to 40 hours per...more

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Portland Requires Employers to Provide Paid Sick Leave Starting in 2014 to Employees Who Work in City

The Portland City Council has passed a paid sick leave mandate that requires employers to provide paid leave for employees to use for personal and family member illness as well as certain safety concerns. The new ordinance...more

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Employment And Labor Law Alert: Increasing Momentum For Paid Sick Leave Laws

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This past Wednesday, March 13, 2013, Portland, Oregon, became the latest municipality to pass a law requiring employers to provide paid sick leave for employees working as few as 240 hours per year. Portland's Earned Sick...more

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