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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

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Decision regarding New Jersey’s Earned Sick Leave Law provides much-needed guidance

Since 2018, New Jersey employees have been entitled to paid sick leave pursuant to New Jersey’s Earned Sick Leave Law. But guidance from the courts on interpreting the law has been sparse. On January 28, however, New...more

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Leave and Benefits Updates for California Employers in 2026

California’s leave and benefits landscape continues to expand with revised paid sick leave rules, upcoming changes to paid family leave, and broader personnel file access requirements. Employers must understand these changes...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Happy New Laws: Some Employment Law Changes Taking Effect in 2026

The statute of limitations for wishing a Happy New Year has run out, according to the Hon. Larry David. Perhaps your resolution has already ended. As half the country digs out of ice and snow, maybe 2026 is starting off a...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Prepare Now for the Expanded NYC Earned Sick and Safe Time Act (Effective February 22, 2026)

The expanded New York City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) will go into effect on February 22, 2026. All employers should review their current sick leave policies to ensure they are compliant with the new...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

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

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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Puerto Rico’s Flu Epidemic Prompts Special Paid Leave: Key Compliance Steps for Employers

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Employers in Puerto Rico need to comply with special emergency paid leave requirements that are now in effect due to the influenza epidemic. The Governor issued an executive order on January 27 giving non-exempt employees up...more

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NYC Expands Sick and Safe Leave — What Employers Need to Know

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New York City employers will need to redesign policies and update systems and training to comply with significant changes the city made to a cornerstone workplace regime: the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA). The ESSTA...more

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Colorado Clarifies Pay Rate for HFWA Leave

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The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s Division of Labor Standards and Statistics recently adopted new Wage Protection Rules (Rules) that clarify how employers must calculate the rate of pay for employees taking...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

CDF Labor Law LLP

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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Washington Employment Law Update: Key Changes Effective January 1, 2026, and High-Risk Compliance Reminders

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2026 is bringing significant changes to Washington’s employment laws. This Update summarizes the changes taking effect on January 1, 2026, and highlights recent legal developments contributing to a rise in employment...more

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New York City Employers Must Provide 32 Additional Hours of Unpaid Sick/Safe Time Starting in February 2026

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The New York City Council recently amended the Earned Sick and Safe Time Act (“ESSTA”) with Int. 0780-2024-A, significantly expanding leave entitlements for employees (the “Amendments”). The Amendments mandate that New York...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Pittsburgh Employers Face Mandatory Paid Sick Time Expansion

As of January 1, 2026, employers whose full and part-time employees work within the geographical boundaries of the City of Pittsburgh are subject to expanded requirements of the Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act (PSDA)....more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Labor & Employment Law Roundup: 2025 in Review and 2026 Outlook, Part 2 of 2

As we began covering in our first labor and employment law roundup, changes at the federal level require employers to constantly keep up to date with enforcement trends. The state level is no different....more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

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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State Leave Laws Continue to Expand in 2026: What Multistate Employers Should Know

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The new year, as always, bring with it new developments in labor and employment law. Likewise, the ever-growing labyrinth of state and local paid leave laws, including paid sick leave and family and medical leave laws,...more

Mayer Brown

Important Changes to New York City’s Leave Laws

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Amendments to New York City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”) will take effect on February 22, 2026. New York City employers should take note of the important changes and evaluate whether changes to policies and/or...more

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Connecticut Employers Should Be Aware of Upcoming Changes to State Laws

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Changes are coming in 2026 to minimum wage, paid leave, and paid sick leave laws that will impact employers operating within Connecticut. All Connecticut employers, regardless of size, should review their current employment...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

A Year-End Compliance Checklist for California Employers

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As 2025 comes to a close, many California employers are juggling holiday schedules, performance reviews, and planning for 2026. Just as importantly, now is the time to evaluate whether your workplace practices are keeping up...more

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