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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.

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.

Embracing a New Mindset to Safeguard Employee Health

We know the influence employers have when it comes to employee health and wellness. That knowledge informs benefit decisions and culture design as well as organizational absence and disability policies.

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

California Paid Sick Leave Amendments Effective Jan. 1: 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.

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.

How to Create Mentally Healthier Work Environments

In a recent DMEC podcast, Paula Allen, global leader and senior vice president of research and client insights for TELUS Health, offers guidance and practical tips to help employers support mentally and physically healthy work environments. She shares additional context in this Q&A with DMEC.

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).

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

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Category: Resources

Saint Paul Changes Earned Sick and Safe Time Ordinance as Second City to Align With Minnesota’s Leave Law

Effective Date of Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance Delayed to July 1, 2024

Embracing a New Mindset to Safeguard Employee Health

Chicago Delays Implementation of New Paid Leave Law ‘Til Mid-2024

California Paid Sick Leave Amendments Effective Jan. 1: Updated FAQs and Model Poster

2024 Will Bring Anaheim’s Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance

How to Create Mentally Healthier Work Environments

U.S. Supreme Court Vacates, Dismisses as Moot Decision Holding ADA ‘Tester’ Has Standing to Sue

The New Year Brings New Leave Laws

Illinois Department of Labor Publishes Proposed Rules Implementing the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act

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