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New York City Expands Earned Safe and Sick Time Again

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Key Highlights: New York City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) adds 32 hours of frontloaded unpaid safe/sick time to its existing paid safe/sick time requirements for employers....more

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Labor Rules are Changing – Staying Ahead with Policy, Training and More for a Healthier Culture and Fewer Incidents

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2026 will see significant developments in United Kingdom employment rights, as well as new pay reporting measures in Europe. In this article, we look at what this means in practice and how employers can stay ahead of the...more

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New Year, New Proposed Rules for New York City's Recently Amended Earned Safe and Sick Time Act

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Effective February 22, 2026, covered employers will have to comply with new amendments to New York City's Earned Safe and Sick Time Act ("ESSTA" or the “Act”), as we previously wrote. To aid employers in complying with this...more

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New Jersey Expands Rights Under the New Jersey Family Leave Act

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On 17 January 2026, outgoing New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law Assembly Bill No. 3451 (AB 3451), expanding the category of employers covered by the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) and the employees eligible...more

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Colorado Implements Changes to Wage and Hour Rules for 2026

Several important changes will impact legal compliance for Colorado employers in 2026. This article summarizes the most notable changes, particularly concerning wage and hour rules....more

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New York State and New York City Labor and Employment Law Updates

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New York and New York City lawmakers were busy throughout 2025 enacting labor and employment-related legislation. Understanding these critical legal updates is essential for employers seeking to comply with applicable laws...more

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Proposed Rules Issued on Recent NYC Earned Safe and Sick Time Act Amendments

Proposed rules have been released in advance of recent amendments to the NYC Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”) taking effect on February 22, 2026...more

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Be Aware - January 2026

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There are more than 500,000 employees in Belgium who’ve been on sick leave for more than a year. This means more than 7% of the Belgian population aged between 18 and 65 is on long-term sick leave, far higher compared to...more

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Are you ready for the new leave, reimbursement protections for NY employees?

New York City and New York State have new protections for employees that are either in effect now, or will take effect soon. An expansion of the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act will take effect February 22. And a...more

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New Jersey Employers Take Note: Recent Legislative Amendments Expand Employee Leave Protections

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During the last days of his administration, former Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation amending multiple New Jersey leave laws and extending job-protected leave to thousands more workers. The amendments will take effect...more

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New Jersey Dramatically Expands Job-Protected Family Leave and Benefits

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On July 17, 2026, amendments to the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) and the laws administering New Jersey Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) and Family Leave Insurance (FLI) benefits will take effect, expanding employer...more

McCarter & English, LLP

New Jersey Amends Family Leave Act to Broaden Eligibility, Adds Certain Job Restoration Rights To TDI/NJFLI Laws

In one of his last acts in office, now-former Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation on January 17, 2026, that amends the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) to expand its coverage to smaller employers. As a reminder, the...more

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New Year, New Laws: 2026 Updates in Canadian Employment Standards

On January 1, 2026, a number of important legislative changes came into effect in several provinces across Canada. These changes affect employee rights and employer obligations, and may require updates to an employer’s...more

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New York City Implements Two Notable Employment Law Changes

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As we move into 2026, employers with staff in New York City should be mindful of two significant regulatory changes that may affect their workforce practices. These updates introduce new compliance obligations and reinforce...more

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New Year, New Poster: Navigating California Paid Sick Leave Updates

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The California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DSLE) has updated the Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act Paid Sick Leave poster, which reflects recent amendments to the state’s paid sick leave law....more

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New Year, New Laws: Overview for Employers to Prepare for 2026

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The start of a new year is an excellent time for employers to review their policies, procedures, and agreements to ensure they are aware of and comply with laws taking effect in 2026. Our attorneys closely track...more

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Flu Season at Work in Germany: Who Is Actually Unable to Work?

Every year, flu season presents companies in Germany with similar questions: What happens if an employee falls ill while on vacation? Can they work from home, and how should sick children be dealt with? The following guide...more

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California Labor Commissioner Publishes Updated Paid Sick Leave Posting

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California employers must promptly update their workplace postings because the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) recently released a revised Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act (HWHFA) poster reflecting...more

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Employer Compliance Watchlist: Key State Laws Effective January 1, 2026

With the turn into the new year 2026, several state law changes affect wage and hour compliance, leave administration, onboarding practices, workplace notices, and even discrimination based on the use of artificial...more

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

Major Reforms for UK Employment Law: ERA 2025

The UK Employment Rights Act 2025 (the “ERA 2025”) has now received Royal Assent. The ERA 2025 will introduce the most significant changes to UK employment law in over a decade. The reforms will affect all organisations with...more

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Leave Expansions for Victims [Day 2 of 12 Days of California Labor and Employment: 2025 Year in Review]

The end of something is always the beginning of something else. That always rings true for years’ end and new employment laws. It is time, once again, for all employers to sit down, buckle up, and get ready for the 2026...more

Bennett Jones LLP

What the Doctor Ordered: British Columbia Updates Rules on Employee Sick Notes and Introduces Serious Personal Illness and Injury...

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The British Columbia government continues its comprehensive reforms to the Employment Standards Act (the ESA) with recent changes to rules on employee sick notes and the addition of "serious personal illness or injury" leave....more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

California’s 2025 Expansion of Employee Leave Rights: What Employers Need to Know About AB 406 and SB 590

California has once again expanded employee leave protections and benefits—this time through two significant bills signed by Governor Gavin Newsom: Assembly Bill 406 and Senate Bill 590. ...more

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NYC Expands Safe and Sick Time Requirements: What Employers Need to Know Before February 22, 2026

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New York City employers just received another compliance deadline to add to their calendars. On February 22, 2026—120 days after enactment—amendments to the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) will significantly expand...more

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New California Employment Laws: Are You Ready?

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During its 2025 legislative session, California enacted several new employment laws, most of which take effect on January 1, 2026 (unless otherwise indicated). ...more

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