Minneapolis Updates Sick and Safe Time Guidance
Minneapolis released updated FAQs clarifying how its Sick and Safe Time Ordinance interacts with Minnesota’s statewide ESST law.
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Arizona Extends Military Leave Protections to National Guard Members
Arizona’s HB 2663 expands military leave protections to cover National Guard members serving another state, effective September 12, 2026.
Louisiana Creates New Organ and Bone Marrow Donor Leave Protections
Louisiana’s SB 409 creates a new job-protected leave entitlement of up to 30 days for living organ and bone marrow donors.
Connecticut Clarifies Military Leave Protections for National Guard Members
Connecticut’s HB 5406 confirms Army National Guard members are covered by the state’s job-protected military leave law.
Colorado Expands Employee Access to Voting Leave
Colorado’s HB26-1113 lets employees take voting leave on any day polling centers are open, not just Election Day.
Chicago Revises Paid Sick and Safe Leave Rules
Chicago’s revised Paid Sick and Safe Leave rules clarify PTO-bank compliance, misuse enforcement, and business-transfer obligations, effective June 1, 2026.
Virginia Enacts Statewide Paid Sick Leave Law
Virginia’s new HB 5/SB 199 phases in a statewide paid sick leave mandate for private employers between 2027 and 2029.
Hawaii Expands Family Leave to Include Military Exigency Leave
Hawaii’s SB 3082 adds unpaid, job-protected leave for qualifying military exigencies to the state’s Family Leave Law, effective July 1, 2026.
Bloomington Repeals Earned Sick and Safe Time Ordinance
Bloomington, Minnesota repealed its local Earned Sick and Safe Time ordinance, deferring to the state’s statewide ESST law.
Philadelphia Proposes Regulations Under the POWER Act
Philadelphia’s proposed POWER Act regulations would require reinstatement of unused sick leave for employees rehired within five months.
