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You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Bank: Updates to NYC’s Safe and Sick Leave and Schedule Change Laws Take Effect February 22

Effective February 22, 2026, amendments to NYC’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) expand leave benefits available to NYC employees. At the same time, employers’ obligations under the Temporary Schedule Change Act (TSCA)...more

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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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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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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

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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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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 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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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

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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

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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

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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

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Revises Guidelines on Its Paid Sick Days Act

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On December 9, 2025, the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s Office of Equal Protection released revised guidelines regarding the administration of the Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act (PSDA). The PSDA Revised Guidelines both add...more

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Top 2025 Employment Law Changes Employers Must Know for 2026

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Similar to many changes in administration, the 2025 labor and employment landscape was defined by fragmentation followed by realignment. Federal agency authority faced significant constitutional challenges, while states and...more

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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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New York City Expands its Safe and Sick Leave Mandates

Starting February 22, 2026, New York City will broaden entitlements under its Earned Safe and Sick Time Act. The law expands the circumstances under which employees can take sick and safe leave, introduces new paid prenatal...more

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Legal Update: Ready for Change? 2025 Labor and Employment Law Updates for Connecticut Unpacked

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Connecticut lawmakers were busy throughout 2025 enacting labor and employment-related legislation that is already impacting the workplace. Understanding these critical legal updates is essential for employers seeking to...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

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California Employers Face Sweeping Employment Law Changes in 2026

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Winter is upon us! As we prepare for the holidays and the start of a new year, it’s the perfect time to check in on your company’s employment policies and practices. As usual, California lawmakers were busy in 2025, and...more

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Countdown to 2026: Essential Paid Leave, Earned Sick and Safe Time Updates for Minnesota Employers

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Minnesota employers face new requirements under the state’s Paid Leave law. Employers with employees in Minneapolis and Saint Paul also must comply with those cities’ amendments to their Earned Sick and Safe Time ordinances....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 Amends Its Safe and Sick Leave Law…Again

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In October, the New York City Council enacted amendments to the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA), introducing new obligations for employers, expanding employee rights and codifying the rules promulgated earlier this year...more

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