Colorado Adopts FAMLI Regulatory Amendments and Reduces Premium Rate
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment adopted amendments to the regulations implementing the state’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance program, and will reduce the FAMLI premium rate to 0.86% of employee wages effective Jan. 1, 2027.
New Jersey Expands Job-Protected Family Leave Rights
New Jersey has broadened job-protected leave eligibility and tightened coordination across its family leave, disability, and paid leave programs.
Illinois Expands Protections for Volunteer Emergency Workers
Illinois broadens job protections for volunteer emergency workers attending required training, effective January 1, 2027.
Virginia Refines Statewide Paid Sick Leave Requirements
Virginia’s FY27 budget bill narrows the ‘family member’ definition and permits four-hour leave increments under the state’s new paid sick leave law.
Massachusetts Revises PFML Funding Structure
Massachusetts’ HB 5470 reallocates PFML contributions between employers and employees and makes family leave benefits taxable, starting January 1, 2027.
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Building Smarter Stay-at-Work and Return-to-Work Strategies
After more than two decades in the leave and accommodation management space, one thing has become increasingly clear: the conversation around stay-at-work and return-to-work (SAW/RTW) strategies is evolving in meaningful and productive ways.
