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Connecticut Expands Paid Leave Statute to Permit Benefits for Victims of Sexual Assault

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On May 9, 2024, Connecticut enacted Public Act 24-5, which expands the circumstances under which employees can receive benefits under Connecticut’s Paid Leave Insurance Program. The Connecticut Paid Leave Insurance Program...more

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Oregon Employment Department Adopts Regulations to Clarify Administration of Paid Leave Oregon Benefits

On January 12, 2024, the Oregon Employment Department (OED) promulgated new regulations to clarify its procedures and criteria for implementing Paid Leave Oregon. As discussed further below, these regulations relate to...more

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Nevada Expands Domestic Violence Leave Law to Include Sexual Assault

Starting in January, Nevada employers will need to update their leave policies and posted employment notices to reflect recent legislation seeking to accommodate sexual assault victims....more

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What Did the Nevada Legislature Change for Employers this Session?

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In 2023, the Nevada Legislature passed employment-related bills on various subjects including employee leave entitlements, final wage payment, and employee misclassification. Some of these bills are discussed below....more

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For Virginia Employers: Employment Law Changes Effective July 1, 2023

On July 1, 2023, laws that were passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Glenn Younkin become effective in Virginia. In the most recent legislative session, a number of new employment laws were passed...more

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

2022 Labor & Employment Year in Review … and Looking Ahead to 2023

There is no doubt that 2022 was an eventful year in employment law. In this post, we review some key developments from the prior year that employers should be aware of and hot topics to watch out for as we move forward into...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

2022 Hot Topics in Employment Law Seminar Highlights

On May 13, 2022, the Miles & Stockbridge Labor, Employment, Benefits & Immigration practice group presented its twentieth annual Hot Topics in Employment Law seminar to clients from throughout Maryland and beyond. Topics...more

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Get Ready for Paid Leave Oregon

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The Oregon Employment Department (OED) has announced the contribution rate for Paid Leave Oregon, the paid family and medical leave program funded through payroll taxes which launches in 2023....more

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Beltway Buzz - February 2022 #3

Government Avoids Shutdown. Perhaps already missing professional football, the U.S. Congress this week punted on federal government funding. Funding for the government was set to expire at 11:59 p.m. on February 18, 2022, but...more

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District of Columbia Employment Law Changes: Looking Back at 2019 and Ahead at 2020

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As sophisticated employers know, an employer must track and comply with developments not only in federal law, but also state and local law. This blog post details key changes in employment laws in the District of Columbia in...more

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Minnesota Legislative Update: Legislators Consider Criminal Sexual Assault Reform, Recreational Cannabis

Despite the extreme weather, the Legislature remained open and held hearings all week. Bills were scheduled and started moving through committees in both the House and Senate. Legislators were busy meeting with stakeholders...more

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NYC Employers Must Take Immediate Steps to Comply with Expanded Sick Leave Law

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New York City recently expanded its paid sick leave law to provide protected time off to employees who are the victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking and to broaden the definition of a...more

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Maryland's Paid Sick Leave Mandate Set to Take Effect This Month

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• The Maryland Healthy Working Families Act is scheduled to go into effect on Feb. 11, 2018, making Maryland the ninth state to mandate paid sick leave for private employers. • The Act requires that Maryland employers with...more

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Expansions To New York City’s Sick Time Law Coming In May 2018

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Employers in New York City will soon be required to provide protected time off to employees who are the victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking due to amendments to New York City’s Earned...more

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New California Labor and Employment Laws for 2017

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Continuing a trend from recent years, the California Legislature passed, and Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law, numerous labor and employment bills in 2016. Each becomes effective on Jan. 1, 2017, unless otherwise...more

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Another Year, Another Set of Laws: What California Employers Should Know

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In keeping with California’s reputation of being an employee-friendly state, Governor Brown has enacted a number of laws, most of which go into effect on January 1, 2017 (unless specified otherwise below), that place...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

12 New Laws California Employers Need To Know

California Governor Jerry Brown has recently signed into law numerous bills that will impact California employers. The most notable new California statutes, and one new San Francisco Ordinance, are summarized below. All...more

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