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2026 Massachusetts Paid Family & Medical Leave Updates - Benefit Amount, Contribution Rates, and Taxability of Benefit Payments

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Effective January 1, 2026, the Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) announced an increase to the maximum weekly Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) benefit. For the second year in a row,...more

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New York City's Expanded Safe and Sick Leave Bill Becomes Law

New York employers must prepare to revise their sick and safe leave policies in the new year. As described in our recent advisory, the New York City Council approved a bill that broadens entitlements under the city's Earned...more

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Minnesota Paid Leave Law Set to Take Effect January 1, 2026

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The new Minnesota Paid Leave (MPL) law, which provides for paid family and medical leave for most employees in Minnesota, will significantly impact the employment landscape for Minnesota employers starting January 1, 2026. ...more

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Upcoming California Employment Laws To Watch Out For in 2026 and Beyond

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AB 692 will apply to employment contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2026, and will apply to all employers in California. Under the new law, it will be unlawful to include terms in employment contracts that require...more

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2026 Family and Medical Leave Law Updates: What Employers in Seven States Need to Know

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Navigating employee requests for family and/or medical leave can be among the most complicated workforce management issues that human resources managers face. This is especially true for employers operating in multiple...more

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New California Workers’ Rights Laws Require Employer Compliance Updates

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California has passed four new laws expanding employees’ rights with regard to notice about employee workplace rights, paid family leave, pay-scale transparency, and access to personnel records. Senate Bill (SB) 294 requires...more

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An Outline of Employer Obligations Under Minnesota’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave

Minnesota’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (“Paid Leave”) establishes a state-administered wage replacement program commencing on January 1, 2026. Employers with Minnesota-based employees should be aware of several decisions...more

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Employment Law Update: Maryland DOL Issues Proposed Regulations for Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program

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With the passage of the Time to Care Act in 2022, Maryland’s General Assembly set the stage for the state’s implementation of a paid family and medical leave program. Employees who need to miss work for a qualifying reason...more

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California’s Evolving Workplace: Highlights from the 2025 Legislative Session

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed many bills passed in the 2025 legislative session into law that affect employers with employees in the Golden State. Below are highlights of what did and did not become law. Unless...more

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California Broadens Paid Family Leave to Include a Designated Person: Here’s What Employers Need to Know

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The Golden State continues to expand paid leave and wage replacement laws to reflect evolving caregiving responsibilities of today’s workforce. SB 590, which Governor Newsom just signed yesterday, marks a significant change...more

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California 2025 Bill Signing Wrap Up: New Employment Laws

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With Governor Newsom’s October 13 deadline to sign bills behind us, we review California’s new employment laws. The most notable among them are new pay equity requirements, amendments to Cal-WARN and leave laws, and...more

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Employer Guide to California’s New Workplace Laws Coming in 2026 (and Beyond)

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California lawmakers were busy this year, and Gov. Gavin Newsom just signed many bills into law that will impact the workplace starting in 2026. Here is a snapshot guide of some of the top new workplace laws taking effect...more

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How to Stay Compliant with 2026 State Family and Medical Leave Laws - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®

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This week, we explore the latest changes in state-level family and medical leave laws and how employers can stay compliant. A wave of changes to state-level family and medical leave laws, set to take effect in 2026 and...more

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Senate Bill 590: California’s State Paid Family Leave Extended to Cover Leave for Designated Persons

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Recently, California’s Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 590, which expands eligibility for benefits under the state paid family leave program to include individuals who take time off to care for a seriously ill designated...more

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Minnesota’s Paid Leave Law Takes Effect January 1, 2026: 5 Steps for Employers to Prepare

On January 1, 2026, Minnesota’s Paid Leave law will take effect, providing qualified employees with up to twelve weeks of paid medical leave, twelve weeks of paid family leave, and employees who need both family and medical...more

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Massachusetts Announces Paid Family and Medical Leave 2026 Contribution Rates, Maximum Weekly Benefits

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The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave has announced the 2026 weekly benefit amount and contribution rates for employers and employees under the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act. As of Jan. 1, 2026, the...more

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New Maryland Employment Laws in Effect (Oct. 1, 2025)

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Fall is in full swing in the mid-Atlantic. The change of season also brought a series of new laws that went into effect in Maryland on October 1, 2025. Below are the three key employment laws that employers should be aware...more

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Massachusetts Employers Should Prepare for 2026 Paid Family and Medical Leave Updates

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As Massachusetts employers look ahead to 2026, the Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) has released its annual updates to the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program. While the maximum weekly benefit will...more

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UK Employment Law Round Up: Developments in Q3 and Looking Ahead to Q4

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We look back at key developments in employment law over the past quarter and what’s coming next. It has been a busy summer, and autumn is set to follow suit with the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) about to conclude its...more

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The View From London: “New Deal for Working People” (Part 1 of 2)

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Since its election in July 2024, the left-leaning UK government has taken steps toward implementing its flagship “New Deal for Working People” billed as the biggest strengthening of employment rights in a generation....more

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Refresher on MAPFML Requirements in Advance of Private Plan Updates

It’s that time of year again. Employers that meet the requirements of Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (“MAPFML”) law through a self-insured or third-party private plan administrator are required to renew their...more

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The ADA Generation’s Impact on Employee Requests for Accommodations and Leaves Based on Disabilities

Navigating employee requests for reasonable accommodations and leaves based on disabilities have always been difficult for employers, but doing so has become more prevalent and challenging than ever. This is due not only to...more

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Ley María y otras formas de incentivo legal a la paternidad responsable

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En este episodio de "A Lo Legal En Par Minutos", Edwin Cortés, socio, y Mariángela Cáceres, abogada de asuntos laborales, analizan la Ley María y la iniciativa en Colombia de ofrecer a los padres la oportunidad de participar...more

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12 California Bills Employers Should Watch as State Lawmakers Sign Off for 2025

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The California Legislature just wrapped up its work for the year, and now all eyes turn to Governor Newsom, who has until October 12 to sign or veto each of the bills sent to his desk. Any bills signed into law will take...more

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Paid Leave Reform in Delaware: What Employers Need to Know Now

Contributions to Delaware’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program have kicked in, and employees will soon begin making claims for paid leave. A growing number of states have enacted paid family and medical leave laws in...more

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