Astrid Elvir

Joined: June 22, 2026
Articles: 54

Legislative Updates

Washington Revises PFML Premium Deduction Rules

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
March 17, 2026

Legislative Updates

New York City Updates Protected Time Off Resources for Employers

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
March 1, 2026

Legislative Updates

New York City Publishes New Protected Time Off Notice

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 25, 2026

Legislative Updates

New York Amends Construction Worker Paid Family Leave Expansion

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 17, 2026

Legislative Updates

Washington Updates Paid Sick Leave Frequently Asked Questions

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 York City Proposes Rules Implementing Expanded Protected Time Off 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 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

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