Astrid Elvir

Joined: June 22, 2026
Articles: 38

Legislative Updates

New Jersey Ends COVID-19 Leave Requirements

Illinois enacted several employment law changes during the 2026 legislative session that expand employee protections and create new compliance obligations for employers. Organizations with Illinois employees should review leave, accommodation, attendance, and anti-discrimination policies in advance of the Jan. 1, 2027 effective date.

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Astrid Elvir
February 12, 2026

Legislative Updates

New Jersey Expands NJFLA Eligibility Requirements

Illinois enacted several employment law changes during the 2026 legislative session that expand employee protections and create new compliance obligations for employers. Organizations with Illinois employees should review leave, accommodation, attendance, and anti-discrimination policies in advance of the Jan. 1, 2027 effective date.

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Astrid Elvir
January 20, 2026

Legislative Updates

DOL Clarifies FMLA Coverage for Travel Time to Medical Appointments

A new DOL opinion letter confirms FMLA leave covers travel time to and from medical appointments.

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Astrid Elvir
January 6, 2026

Legislative Updates

Rhode Island Expands Leave Benefits for Organ and Bone Marrow Donors

Rhode Island’s TCI program now covers up to eight weeks of benefits for living organ and bone marrow donors.

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Astrid Elvir
January 6, 2026

Legislative Updates

New York Expands Paid Family Leave Eligibility for Construction Workers

Illinois enacted several employment law changes during the 2026 legislative session that expand employee protections and create new compliance obligations for employers. Organizations with Illinois employees should review leave, accommodation, attendance, and anti-discrimination policies in advance of the Jan. 1, 2027 effective date.

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Astrid Elvir
January 5, 2026

Legislative Updates

Washington Updates Sick Leave and Domestic Violence Leave Regulations

Illinois enacted several employment law changes during the 2026 legislative session that expand employee protections and create new compliance obligations for employers. Organizations with Illinois employees should review leave, accommodation, attendance, and anti-discrimination policies in advance of the Jan. 1, 2027 effective date.

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Astrid Elvir
January 5, 2026

Legislative Updates

New Hampshire’s Parental Leave Law Takes Effect

New Hampshire employers with 20 or more employees must now provide 25 hours of leave for pregnancy and pediatric appointments.

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Astrid Elvir
January 5, 2026

Legislative Updates

Connecticut Updates Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefit Rate

Illinois enacted several employment law changes during the 2026 legislative session that expand employee protections and create new compliance obligations for employers. Organizations with Illinois employees should review leave, accommodation, attendance, and anti-discrimination policies in advance of the Jan. 1, 2027 effective date.

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Astrid Elvir
January 1, 2026

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