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Maryland DOL Seeks to Delay Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program

Enacted in 2022, the Maryland Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program covers all employers with Maryland employees and will eventually provide most of those employees with up to twelve weeks of paid family and...more

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Maryland’s FAMLI Program, Part III: Claims and Dispute Resolution Proposed Regulations

Starting July 1, 2026, Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) law will provide up to twelve weeks of paid family and medical leave, with the possibility of an additional twelve weeks of paid parental leave,...more

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Employers Who Administer PFML Programs Get Much-Needed Guidance from IRS

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In response to taxpayer and state government requests, including a 2024 letter from governors of nine states imploring the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to clarify the federal tax treatment of premiums and benefits under...more

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Updates for Employers Using Private Plans to Comply with Minnesota’s Paid Leave Law

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Minnesota is one of a dozen states that have enacted a statewide program providing compensation to employees during family and medical leaves. Minnesota’s law provides job protection and payment of benefits through a...more

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Maryland’s FAMLI Program, Part II: The Proposed Regulations

Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) law will provide up to twelve weeks of paid family and medical leave, with the possibility of an additional twelve weeks of paid parental leave, through a state-run...more

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New York Paid Family Leave Benefits and Employee Contribution Rates and Caps Set to Increase in 2025

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With 2024 winding down, New York employers should be aware of the updates to the New York State Paid Family Leave (PFL) program that take effect in 2025....more

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2025 New York Paid Family Leave Contribution Rate, Maximum Weekly Benefits

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Each year, the New York State Department of Financial Services announces changes to the employee contribution rate and benefit amounts under the New York Paid Family Leave Law (NY PFL) effective the next year. It has...more

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Maryland Family Leave Contributions Start This Year – What You Need to Know

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With required contributions to the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Fund starting this fall, Maryland employers should make sure employees have advance notice of the new deductions they will be seeing from their...more

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New Year’s HR Housekeeping: Update Your Policies To Comply With Recent Changes To The Massachusetts Paid Family Leave Law

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The new year is an excellent time for businesses to take a fresh look at their policies to ensure they are up-to-date. This article highlights recent updates to the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave law (PFML) to be...more

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Updated Rates for California EDD Benefits and San Francisco Paid Parental Leave Ordinance for 2024

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The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has released the 2024 Voluntary Plan Employee Contribution and Benefit Rate. Employers with employees located in California are generally required to withhold and send...more

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Local and State Employment Law Update: Settlement Agreements, Abortion-Related Services and Family-Leave Benefits

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Certain states are prohibiting employers from entering into settlement agreements, while others have reduced family-leave insurance rates and prohibited employers from cooperating in any inquiry or investigation into an...more

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New York Issues Updates to Paid Family Leave Benefit and Contribution Rates for 2024

New York State has issued updates to the NY Paid Family Leave Law (“NYPFL”) for 2024.  The updates increase the maximum weekly benefit available to employees, as well as reduce the overall contribution employees make toward...more

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New York Paid Family Leave Benefits and Contribution Rates Changing (Again) in 2024

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The start of autumn means cooler weather, falling leaves, and, for employers with New York employees, updates to the New York Paid Family Leave (“Paid Family Leave”) program....more

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Paid Leave Oregon Benefits Available Starting September 3, 2023

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More than four years since the passage of Oregon’s Paid Family Medical Leave Act into law, paid leave benefits will finally be available to Oregon employees starting September 3, 2023. Applications for benefits, toolkits and...more

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Paid Family and Medical Leave Continues to Expand in Several States

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Minnesota is the most recent state to enact a mandatory paid family and medical leave program, joining 11 other states and Washington D.C. in implementing paid leave laws. With a paid leave proposal being passed by the state...more

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Updated Rates for California EDD Benefits and San Francisco Paid Parental Leave Ordinance for 2023

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The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has released the Voluntary Plan Employee Contribution and Benefit Rates for 2023. Employers with employees located in California are generally required to withhold and...more

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Employers Must Notify Colorado Employees of FAMLI Benefits by January 1, 2023

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In November 2020, Colorado voters approved a ballot initiative for a state-run paid family leave benefits program. Under Colorado’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (“FAMLI”) program, employees and most employers will make...more

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Employers Must Collect Employee Premiums under the New “Washington Cares” Program Starting 1/2022; Employee Window to Obtain...

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On April 21, 2021, Governor Jay Inslee signed into effect the Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Trust Act, now called the “WA Cares Fund” (or “Fund”), making Washington the first state in the country to adopt a...more

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New York Paid Family Leave Benefits and Employee Contributions Set to Increase January 1, 2021

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As we approach the last quarter of 2020 and the business community begins to plan ahead for 2021, New York employers should be aware of the changes coming to the New York Paid Family Leave (“NYPFL”) program. On January 1,...more

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Governor Baker Signs Act Providing Civil Liability Immunities for Health Care Providers

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Across the nation, states have been stepping up to minimize legal risks to health care workers as they continue the fight against the global COVID-19 pandemic. Massachusetts became the most recent state to take steps to...more

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New York Paid Family Leave in 2020

The arrival of the holiday season means that 2020 is just around the corner. In anticipation of the new year, employers should take time to review upcoming changes to the requirements of the New York Paid Family Leave Law...more

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[Webinar] Connecticut Paid Family and Medical Leave Law: What Employers Need to Know - September 23rd, 2:00 pm ET

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With the recent enactment of Connecticut’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (CTPFML) law, the availability of paid leave, coupled with a vast expansion of covered employers, covered employees, and reasons for leave, will bring a...more

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Oregon Enacts Expansive Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

Oregon is the latest state to enact a paid family and medical leave law. The law, which will cover all employers with one or more employees working in Oregon, establishes a state-managed insurance program with employers and...more

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Latest Developments and Deadlines Regarding the New Massachusetts PFML Law

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Important deadlines concerning the new Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law are approaching. In June 2019, the Massachusetts legislature passed legislation to delay the start of employer and employee...more

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Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave - Three Month Delay Is Made Official

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In our most recent alert regarding the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFML), we noted the possibility that the start of employer and employee contributions could be delayed. Earlier this week, state leaders...more

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