News & Analysis as of

Paid Sick Leave State Labor Laws

Robinson & Cole LLP

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

Robinson & Cole LLP on

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

Stoel Rives - World of Employment

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

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

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

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

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,...

Pay Attention or Pay Up: A Costly Lesson in New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Noncompliance

On January 28, 2026, the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division, issued a landmark decision in Cano and Bonelli v. County Concrete Corp.—a case that marks the first published appellate interpretation of New Jersey’s...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

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

FordHarrison

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

FordHarrison on

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

Thompson Coburn LLP

NYC Employers: Prepare for Mayor Mamdani’s Worker-Centric Agenda

Thompson Coburn LLP on

During New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s inaugural address and press conferences, he has often discussed his worker-centric agenda. While the Mamdani Administration’s initial focus will be on the gig economy, such as...more

Littler

New Jersey Dramatically Expands Job-Protected Family Leave and Benefits

Littler on

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

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Puerto Rico’s Influenza Emergency: Special Paid Sick Leave Rules Activated

Jackson Lewis P.C. on

On Jan. 27, 2026, Puerto Rico Gov. Jennifer González-Colón issued an executive order (EO) declaring a public health emergency due to the high prevalence of cases of influenza on the Island and triggering non-exempt employees’...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

Fox Rothschild LLP

Colorado Clarifies Pay Rate for HFWA Leave

Fox Rothschild LLP on

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

Genova Burns LLC

New Jersey Small Employers - Get Ready To Provide Your Employees With 12 Weeks Of Job Protected Leave!

Genova Burns LLC on

On January 17, 2026 Governor Murphy signed into law amendments to the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA). The NJFLA allows eligible employees to take 12 weeks of job protected leave per year to bond with a newborn baby or to...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

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

CDF Labor Law LLP on

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

Hinckley Allen

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

Hinckley Allen on

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

Troutman Pepper Locke

Insights Into the New 2026 Employment Laws for New York Employers

Troutman Pepper Locke on

New York enacted several new employment laws that went into effect at the end of 2025 or will take effect in early 2026. These laws include a prohibition on employment promissory notes as a condition of employment, increases...more

Perkins Coie

California Employers: Stay Ahead of New 2026 Posting Requirements

Perkins Coie on

Along with these legislative changes, at least three new workplace postings are available on the Department of Industrial Relations website for employers to implement...more

Perkins Coie

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

Perkins Coie on

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

Cole Schotz

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

Cole Schotz on

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

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

Jackson Lewis P.C. on

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

Womble Bond Dickinson

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

Womble Bond Dickinson on

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

Mayer Brown on

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

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,...

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

585 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 24

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide