Vermont Expands Family Leave Protections: New Entitlements and Broader Definitions
Vermont’s Governor signed legislation that extends protections of Vermont’s unpaid family leave law, which become effective July 1.
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2025 Changes to Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Program
Washington has amended its Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program by making several key changes. In a significant departure from the former landscape, the amendments extend job restoration rights to employees of smaller employers than previously.
Iowa Requires Equal Treatment for Adoptive Parents by Employers
New law in Iowa requires employers to treat adoptive and biological parents the same in certain circumstances.
Webinar Recording: The Transformative Power of Work
Did you know that nearly 25% of today’s 20-year-olds will experience at least one year of unemployment due to a disabling condition before retirement? Even short-term disabilities can create long-term repercussions, affecting our well-being across physical, mental, social, and financial…
Webinar Recording: Key Insights from DMEC’s 2024 Plan and Policy Design Survey
In this exclusive webinar, we unveiled key findings from our 2024 DMEC Absence Plan Design and Practices Benchmarking Survey! This session provided a deep dive into the latest industry trends with regards to plan design across organizations of all sizes…
Oregon Employment Law: Key Legislative Changes for 2025
Significant employment law changes, taking effect between May 1 and Sept. 30, will impact employers in 2025 and beyond.
NYC Amends Earned Safe and Sick Time Rules to Add Detailed Paid Prenatal Leave Requirements
A new paid prenatal personal leave entitlement was added to section 196-b of the New York Labor Law, i.e., the New York State Paid Sick Leave Law.
Nebraska’s New Sick Leave Law Explained
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Maryland Clarifies Parental Leave Law: FMLA-Covered Employers Now Exempt
Only certain volunteer emergency service providers and members are subject to HB 128.
Webinar Recording: Managing Mental Health Leave Claims – Balancing Empathy with Efficiency
In 2024, a majority of leave managers reported a rise in year over year leave and accommodations requests. With mental health emerging as a key driver, these nuanced, complex requests can be challenging to navigate, especially at scale. This comprehensive…
