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UK Employment Rights Bill: Amendments Employers Should Know

On Thursday, March 6, 2025, amendments to the UK government’s Employment Rights Bill were announced. The bill was laid before the UK Parliament in October 2024, but further amendments have now been made as a result of the...more

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Arbeitsrechtliche Elemente im Koalitionsvertrag

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Gestern haben sich die Spitzen von CDU/CSU und SPD auf den Abschluss eines Koalitionsvertrages geeinigt. Dieser muss nun noch von den jeweiligen Parteigremien abgesegnet werden, bevor er unterzeichnet werden kann. Wir haben...more

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Leave for Domestic Abuse Victims and Miscarriage in Northern Ireland

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Proposals for the introduction of miscarriage leave and ‘safe leave’ for victims of domestic abuse have recently been announced in Great Britain. These rights have been pending in Northern Ireland for some time but have yet...more

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Labor and Employment Developments in California in 2025

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California often finds itself at the forefront of labor and employment law, with changes affecting employers each year. This year is no different. In 2025, employers can expect a variety of impactful changes to the...more

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Michigan Legislature Amends Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Laws

On February 21, 2025, Michigan’s governor signed into law amendments to the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) and the Michigan Wage Act (Wage Act) (both previously reinstated by the Michigan Supreme Court).  The changes arrived the...more

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Policy Week in Review - February 2025 #3

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The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI’s updates on federal, state, and local matters, as well as Littler’s published in-depth analyses of the prior week....more

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2025 Alabama Legislative Update: Regular Session - Week Four

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ADVA Board - This week, the House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee gave a favorable report via a voice vote to legislation, sponsored by Senator Andrew Jones, that would reshape the Alabama Board of Veteran...more

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Michigan’s 11th-Hour Changes to Minimum Wage, Tip, and Paid Sick Leave Standards

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On February 21, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 8 and House Bill 4002, which, effective immediately, revise minimum wage, tip, and paid sick leave standards Michigan employers were expecting to take effect...more

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Michigan Legislature Amends Employers’ Earned Sick Time and Minimum Wage Obligations: Provides Employers 30 Days to Create New...

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Thursday night, the Michigan Legislature passed a bill that amends the Michigan Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA), which the Michigan Supreme Court reinstated last year. The court took such action after concluding that the...more

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Governor Whitmer Proposes Delay of Wage and Paid Leave Laws to Push for a Deal

As the February 21, 2025 deadline looms for changes to Michigan’s minimum wage and earned sick time laws, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has suggested an extension as Senate Democrats and House Republicans have been unable to...more

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New Year, New Leave Laws – Understanding State Leave Law Updates Effective January 1, 2025

When did you last look at your employee leave policies? As the calendar turns to a new year, new changes often arrive, and 2025 is no exception. Employers should take note of the recent updates to state leave laws that went...more

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Paid Prenatal Leave for Pregnant New Yorkers Has Arrived

New York is the first state in the U.S. to pass a law entitling workers to paid prenatal leave. The law, which took effect on January 1, 2025, requires private sector employers, regardless of size, to provide their New...more

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New York Note: State of the City, New Legislative Session, Council Hearing

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In his 2025 State of the City address, Mayor Eric Adams detailed his administration’s efforts to create a safer, more equitable, and family-centered New York City. He noted achievements like reducing crime, expanding...more

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New York Employers Need to Ensure Compliance with New Paid Prenatal Leave Law

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We previously notified New York State employers of an amendment to the paid sick leave law for prenatal care. The law went into effect January 1, 2025. All employers need to ensure they understand and comply with the law....more

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6 Labor and Employment Laws New York Employers Must Be Aware of in 2025

As we welcome the new year, it is essential for New York employers to stay informed about the evolving labor and employment laws that go into effect in 2025. To assist in navigating these changes, we have compiled a...more

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Paid Sick Leave Is Coming to Alaska, Missouri, and Nebraska in 2025

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The November 2024 general election saw the approval of a number of state ballot measures, as our colleagues reported here. Among those measures are a new paid sick leave (PSL) law in Nebraska and paid sick and safe leave...more

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Nebraska Joins the Growing List of States that Will Require Employers to Provide Paid Sick Leave

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Voters in Nebraska approved a measure that will require all employers to offer employees one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, effective October 1, 2025. The total amount of sick leave employees may accrue...more

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Employment Law Update: New Laws for 2025

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States and some cities were especially active this year passing workplace legislation, many of which create new compliance obligations for employers. Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) has been tracking these laws as...more

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[Webinar] New CA Employment Laws 2025: Are You Prepared? - December 4th, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm PT

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Join us for a lively discussion of critical year-end updates for California employers. We will address new legislation and key case rulings. Topics include: - Key bills relating to freelance workers, “captive audience”...more

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Connecticut Employers: 2025 Paid Leave

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Employers with employees in Connecticut need to be aware of Connecticut’s recently enacted revision to Public Act No. 24-8, which broadens the scope of paid sick leave requirements, making it applicable to a broader range of...more

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Top 10 Workplace Law Developments To Expect Under President Trump

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Now that we know Donald Trump will return to the White House as President, it’s time for employers to take a look at what they might expect during his second term in office. We have gathered insights from some of our firm’s...more

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10 Biggest Changes in United Kingdom’s Sweeping New Employment Rights Bill: What U.S. Employers Can Do To Prepare

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The United Kingdom just introduced a landmark new Employment Rights Bill, aimed at ending unfair employment practices and helping to deliver economic growth. According to the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister’s Office, this is...more

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The UK Employment Rights Bill

On 10 October 2024, the UK government published its Employment Rights Bill. This bill includes many of the measures previously set out in the Labour Party’s “Plan to Make Work Pay” and the King’s Speech. See our July 2024 UK...more

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If Pain, Yes Gain – Part 124 : Massachusetts Expands Covered Sick Time Reasons to Include Reproductive Loss Events

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Effective November 21, 2024, Massachusetts employers must allow employees to use Massachusetts Earned Sick Time to address the employee’s or the employee’s spouse’s physical or mental health needs related to pregnancy loss or...more

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New Maryland Employment Laws Set to Take Effect on October 1: Is Your Business Prepared?

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Maryland’s General Assembly passed several employment laws that are scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2024. Areas of change include paid family leave, posting salary ranges and pay rate notifications, and an expansion of...more

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