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Michigan Supreme Court Voids Existing Minimum (Cash) Wage and Paid Sick Leave Laws and Revives Old Laws

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On July 31, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court, in a 4-to-3 decision, found unconstitutional legislative amendments that significantly revised minimum wage, tip, and paid sick leave standards....more

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Arbitrator Considers Interaction Between Canada Labour Code Paid Medical Leave Days and Other Employer-Paid Benefits

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In United Steelworkers Local 14193 v. Cameco Fuel Manufacturing Inc., 2023 CanLII 115899 (ON LA), an arbitrator dismissed a union’s policy grievance on the grounds that, contrary to the union’s assertion, the employer could...more

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Paid Leave

The following paper aims to succinctly address the question "Under what circumstances is an employee entitled to paid leave?” This guide offers an overview of legal aspects of paid leave in the requisite jurisdictions....more

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Massachusetts Employers May Need to Update Their PFML Policies in 2024

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In November 2023, the Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) announced changes to its Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program. With these changes, Massachusetts employers may need to revise their...more

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Massachusetts Revises Paid Family and Medical Leave Guidance to Provide More Discretion to Employers

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The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) is ringing in the new year with new, more employer-friendly guidance regarding an employee’s ability to use paid leave to “top up” Paid Family and Medical Leave...more

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Nevada Expands Domestic Violence Leave Law to Include Sexual Assault

Starting in January, Nevada employers will need to update their leave policies and posted employment notices to reflect recent legislation seeking to accommodate sexual assault victims....more

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Significant Changes to Massachusetts Paid Family Leave Coming on November 1, 2023

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Beginning on November 1, 2023, employees receiving paid benefits under the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave law (PFML) can supplement, or “top off,” the state paid benefit with other accrued paid time off such as...more

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Massachusetts Department of Paid Family and Medical Leave Revises Guidance on Topping Off Benefits With Accrued Paid Leave

After several years of evolving guidance, the Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) has announced that starting November 1, 2023, employees who apply for paid family and medical leave (PFML) benefits...more

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Massachusetts Amends Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

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As of November 1, 2023, the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law will permit employees to supplement their PFML benefits using accrued paid time off (PTO), such as sick or vacation pay. Employers cannot...more

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Critical Updates to the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

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Recent amendments to the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave law (PFML) now allow employees to supplement their weekly PFML benefit amount with accrued paid leave (vacation, sick time, PTO, etc.). PFML contribution...more

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Important Change to Massachusetts PFML Law: Employees May Supplement (Top Off) PFML Benefits with Vacation, PTO, and Sick Time

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Effective November 1, 2023, the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law will allow employees to supplement (i.e. “top off”) benefits received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with any available accrued...more

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Massachusetts PFML Update: DFML Increases Contribution Rates and Weekly Benefit Amount for 2024

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) announced updates to contribution rates and weekly benefit amount under the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law, effective January 1,...more

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Maryland Modifies its Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program

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Approximately one year ago, the Maryland General Assembly passed the Time to Care Act of 2022 (SB 275/HB8). Maryland became the eleventh state (in addition to the District of Columbia) to adopt a statewide family and medical...more

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What’s New in Paid Family and Medical Leave in 2023?

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We’re just a few weeks into the new year, so now is an ideal time to brush up on the more notable changes to paid family and medical leave standards across the country that took effect on January 1 or will occur later in 2023...more

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Legislative Top 5 - January 2023 #2

Driver’s Licenses for All - In 2003, the Legislature passed a law requiring Minnesotans to show proof of legal residence in the United States in order to obtain a driver’s license. This year, a bill has been introduced...more

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Vermont and New Hampshire Employers Take Note: New State Voluntary Paid Family and Medical Leave Programs

This month, Vermont adopted the Vermont Family and Medical Leave Insurance Plan (“Vermont Program”), a voluntary paid family and medical leave program.  The Vermont Program is substantially similar to the New Hampshire...more

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Abortion-Related Time Off After Dobbs: How the FMLA and Other Laws Might Apply

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The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade and Casey v. Planned Parenthood and leaving the legality of abortion up to each state, inevitably will increase the...more

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Playing by the Rules: NYC Proposes Amendments to Enforcement Rules for Earned Safe and Sick Time Act

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When New York City amended its Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (NYC ESSTA) two years ago to align with New York State’s Paid Sick Leave Law (NYS PSLL) more closely, Big Apple employers found themselves with limited formal...more

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Canada Publishes Final Regulations and Guidelines to Support Implementation of New Paid Medical Leave for Employees in Federally...

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Last December, Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Canada Labour Code (Bill C-3), received Royal Assent. Once in force, Bill C-3 will repeal the Canada Labour Code’s (CLC) current entitlement for employees in...more

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November 30 Deadline: Equivalent Plan Applications for Oregon’s Paid Family Medical Leave Program Are Due

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To be exempt from collecting and remitting contribution payments beginning on January 1, 2023 to Paid Leave Oregon, Oregon’s new paid family medical leave program, employers must submit by November 30, 2022 either an...more

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Canadian Federal Government Proposes Regulations to Support New Canada Labour Code Paid Medical Leave

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Earlier this year, pursuant to Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Canada Labour Code (Act) and Bill C-19, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 7, 2022 and other...more

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State Law Trend: Paid Family Leave

Coming soon to a state near you: paid family leave, with Delaware and Maryland joining the growing number of jurisdictions to enact new laws. In May, Delaware became the 11th state to adopt paid family leave when Governor...more

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Menstrual leave in the UK – a period of change?

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As part of a wave of women’s health reforms, Spain has announced that it is planning to introduce specific paid medical leave (potentially up to 5 days a month in cases of severe pain – with a doctor’s note) for people who...more

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Delaware Joins the Family (Paid Family-Medical Leave, That Is)

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On May 10, 2022, Governor John Carney signed into law the Healthy Delaware Families Act, adding Delaware to an expanding list of jurisdictions with a paid family and/or medical leave (PFML) requirement. The law creates a...more

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Delaware Becomes Latest State to Institute Paid Family and Medical Leave

On May 10, 2022, Delaware Governor John Carey signed into law a bill that will require private employers with ten or more employees in Delaware to provide up to 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave beginning in January...more

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