The Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance passed the Cook County Board by a nearly unanimous vote on Dec. 14, 2023. One Board member declined to vote, but the remaining 16 members present voted in favor the proposed legislation.
The City of San Diego Releases Guidance on Compliance with State and Local Paid Sick Leave
On Jan. 1, 2024, California’s Senate Bill (SB) 616 takes effect, increasing the amount of paid sick leave employers are required to provide to California employees.
California Labor Commissioner Publishes Updated FAQ for California Paid Sick Leave
In October, California passed Senate Bill (SB) 616, which increases the amount of paid sick leave employers are required to provide to California employees.
Effective Date of Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance Delayed to July 1, 2024
The Chicago City Council has passed an amendment to the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance to delay its effective date to July 1, 2024, in addition to other changes.
Saint Paul Changes Earned Sick and Safe Time Ordinance as Second City to Align With Minnesota’s Leave Law
Employers in Minnesota are not the only ones gearing up for Minnesota’s earned sick and safe time (ESST) law to take effect on Jan. 1, 2024. Cities in Minnesota are also making changes to their respective earned sick and safe time ordinances.
2024 Will Bring Anaheim’s Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance
The Anaheim Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance takes effect Jan. 1, 2024, though it had a rocky path to passage.
California Paid Sick Leave Amendments Effective 1/1; DIR Publishes Updated FAQs and Model Poster
On Dec. 12, 2023, the DIR published updated Frequently Asked Questions regarding California Paid Sick Leave. These FAQs provide the first guidance on California’s amended Paid Sick Leave law, which goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
Chicago Delays Implementation of New Paid Leave Law ‘Til Mid-2024
On Nov. 9, 2023, the Chicago City Council passed the Ordinance and surprised many employers with its Dec. 31, 2023 effective date. The sweeping changes – mandating 40 hours of Paid Leave and 40 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Leave – left employers scrambling to change and align their paid leave policies as the year end approached.
U.S. Supreme Court Vacates, Dismisses as Moot Decision Holding ADA ‘Tester’ Has Standing to Sue
The U.S. Supreme Court vacated a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit holding a self-appointed “tester” has standing to sue under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
Webinar Recording: Undue Hardship – In the Eye of the Beholder
Employers are acutely aware of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations, and the requirement to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants or employees absent undue hardship. But what does the … Read More
Webinar Recording: Behavioral Health in the Workplace – Navigating ADA Compliance and Employee Support
As behavioral health issues become increasingly prevalent within the U.S. workforce, there’s a critical need for employers to adopt holistic strategies. Not only is it essential to sustain productivity, but … Read More
Webinar Recording: Managing Compliance within the Patchwork of PFML Programs
As state paid family leave programs proliferate, navigating the myriad of different laws is becoming even more challenging for employers. This is especially true in Oregon where the state’s paid … Read More
Webinar Recording: Benefit Evolution – The Next Generation of Short-Term Disability, Workers’ Compensation, and PFML
Can short-term disability (STD), workers’ compensation, and paid family and medical leave (PFML) coexist? Indeed they can, and in fact, some states require it. These income protection provisions serve as … Read More
The New Year Brings New Leave Laws
Get ready to ring in the new year with new and expanded employer leave obligations. Chicago’s new Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance will take effect on Dec. 31, 2023 and the following laws go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
Illinois Department of Labor Publishes Proposed Rules Implementing the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act
On Nov. 3, 2023, the Illinois Department of Labor (“IDOL”) published proposed rules implementing the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (“PLAWA”). While the proposed rules will not be finalized until after the PLAWA takes effect on Jan. 1, 2024, they provide additional guidance employers should consider when reviewing their leave policies for compliance with the Act.
Webinar Recording: Statutory Paid Leaves – What You Need to Know for 2024
If you have employees in a statutory jurisdiction, you need tools and tactics to stay on top of your compliance obligations. There are several states that have enacted paid family … Read More
Chicago Enacts Novel Dual Paid Sick Leave / Paid Time Off Law
Chicago Enacts Novel Dual Paid Sick Leave / Paid Time Off Law Sara Eber Fowler, Adam J. Rongo, and Joshua D. Seidman Seyfarth Shaw What You Need To Know On … Read More
Minnesota Publishes Sample Earned Sick and Safe Time Employee Notice
When the Minnesota ESST mandate takes effect at the start of 2024, covered employers will be required to provide eligible Minnesota employees with at least one hour of paid ESST for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year and an overall balance of 80 hours.
Webinar Recording: Back to the Future – 2023 Trends and 2024 Predictions
We’ve seen dizzying changes in the integrated absence and disability management space over the past few years, and 2023 was no exception. Hello, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act! In this interactive … Read More
Webinar Recording: Balancing Compassion & Compliance When Entitlements Exhaust
Navigating the evaluation of employment status for employees on a leave of absence or disability can be complex. In this session, we explored two contrasting case studies — one showcasing … Read More