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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Minnesota Adopts Permanent Earned Sick and Safe Time Rules
Minnesota’s newly adopted permanent ESST rules cover accrual, frontloading, documentation, and PTO coordination, effective July 6, 2026.
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Minneapolis Updates Sick and Safe Time Guidance
Minneapolis released updated FAQs clarifying how its Sick and Safe Time Ordinance interacts with Minnesota’s statewide ESST law.
DMEC News: June-August 2026
DMEC and Unum released a new white paper on evaluating leave program impact, alongside the 2025 DMEC Annual Impact Report. A new SAW/RTW Certification launches soon, plus a fresh microcredential course tackles D.C.’s complex leave requirements.
Thinking Outside the Box to Reduce Leave
Absenteeism remains one of the biggest pain points for organizations today. The yearly cost of employee absenteeism has been estimated to exceed $600 billion1 in the U.S. alone, driven by lost productivity, temporary staffing expenses, overtime pay, and the administrative burden of managing unplanned leave. While some absenteeism is…
The Disability Compliance Audit: Why Your Organization’s Program Needs a Health Check
Most organizations assume their disability accommodation processes are legally sound. Policies are in place, managers have been trained, and HR has handled requests before without incident. It feels like the system works—until a lawsuit proves otherwise.
