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Paid Time Off (PTO) Bereavement Leave

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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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2024 Employment Law Checklist

Each year, LP’s Employment & Executive Compensation Practice Group is pleased to provide a short checklist of steps that all companies should consider taking to measure their readiness for the coming year. We hope you find...more

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2024 Illinois Employment Law Updates

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A new year always brings updates in state employment laws and 2024 will be no exception. Below is a review of the laws going into effect in Illinois. All laws will be effective January 1, 2024 unless otherwise indicated....more

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California Creates Employee Right to Reproductive Loss Leave

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California Senate Bill (“SB”) 848, which becomes effective on January 1, 2024, entitles employees to five days of leave following a reproductive loss event. SB 848 adds section 12945.6 to the Government Code and applies to...more

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An Employer’s Guide to Rethinking Bereavement Policies for a Modern Approach to Well-Being

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Now more than ever, employers are focusing on the mental health and well-being of their employees, recognizing that allowing them time for self-care is a key component of work-life balance. Losing a loved one is one of the...more

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California Employers Will Continue to Confront a Changing Legal Landscape in 2023 and Beyond

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The COVID-19 pandemic spurred a vast number of changes to California’s employment laws.  Employers hoping for a reprieve from the rapid pace of change in employment laws will be disappointed that 2023 has been marked as...more

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Time to Revisit “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” Practices for Employee Absences

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How many times does an employee just call (or text) that they are not coming in? Not feeling well? Something vague. Then months (or years) later, the employer gets a claim that the employee actually had a disability that...more

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What’s New for 2023? The Latest Round of Workplace Developments for 2023 and Beyond

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The California State Legislature adjourned on August 31, 2022. Following the adjournment, several bills with significant implications for employers were presented to Governor Newsom for signature or veto by September 30,...more

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If Not Now Then Soon: Federal Updates Coming on the Right to Disconnect, Paid Medical Leave, and Bereavement Leave

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The federal government recently published its Final Report on the Right to Disconnect. While federal legislation regarding the right to disconnect is yet to be tabled, the government has engaged with federally regulated...more

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Canada: Bill C-3 Will Provide Paid Medical Leave and Other Leaves for Federal Employees and Prohibit Intimidation in Health Care

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On December 17, 2021, Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Canada Labour Code (Bill C-3), received Royal Assent.  Bill C-3’s intention is to provide support, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, to workers in...more

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Add One to the List: New York Prepares to Expand Paid Family Leave

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New York employers should prepare to make changes to their family leave policies. During an August 29, 2018, debate, Gov. Andrew Cuomo indicated that he may soon sign into law a bill passed by the State Legislature on June...more

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Tacoma is the Third Washington City to Mandate Paid Leave

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Earlier this year, the City Council of Tacoma, Washington approved a Paid Leave Ordinance (“Ordinance”).  Starting February 1, 2016, nearly all private sector employers must provide employees who work in Tacoma specified...more

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