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California Officially Expands Statewide Paid Sick Leave Law

On Sept. 13, 2023, the California legislature passed S.B. 616, which expanded the State’s existing paid sick leave mandate, the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, in significant ways.

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Massachusetts Updates Paid Family and Medical Leave Contribution Rates, Maximum Weekly Benefits for 2024

The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave has announced changes to the employer contribution rates and benefit amounts under the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) effective Jan. 1, 2024.

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California’s Paid Sick Leave Requirements Increased Effective 2024

On Oct. 4, 2023, California’s Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 616, which increases the amount of paid sick leave employers are required to provide to California employees.

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New York City Publishes Final Amendments to Earned Safe and Sick Time Rules

On Sept. 15, 2023, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (the “Department”) released final amendments to the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”) Rules (“Rules”).

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New Hampshire Adopts Workplace Accommodations for Nursing Mothers

New legislation in New Hampshire will guarantee the right of nursing mothers to an unpaid break of 30 minutes to pump for every three hours of work beginning July 1, 2025.

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2023 Americans with Disabilities Issue

Ongoing challenges with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance highlight the need for and value of education and training. And passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which mirrors some but not all of the ADA requirements, makes it even more important for employers to ensure compliance and support

Celebrating Leadership in Absence and Disability Management Circles

How do you define leadership? Ashleigh Brock, JD, and Keemia Vaghef, PhD, winners of the 2023 DMEC Emerging Leader Award, share thoughts on leadership, programs and approaches they designed to enhance absence and disability management processes, and what they advise other emerging leaders to consider.

Featured Case: Repeated Extension Requests

You have a long-term employee who is a high-performer with impeccable attendance. On June 6, he was in a car accident and sustained serious injuries. He provided a doctor’s letter with a request for six weeks of leave with a return-to-work date of July 18.

On July 16, the

The CEO’s Desk: The Interactive Process

Although the ADA turned 33 this year, it continues to challenge employers. While it can be frustrating, we have compelling reasons to invest more time and energy in this area to ensure that our policies and procedures include a consistent interactive process that helps employers find ways to support employees

Common Sense Compliance: Avoiding ADA Liability and Lawsuits

Employers often underestimate the risk of noncompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Yet the most substantial verdicts are awarded in cases with ADA violations.

Under the ADA, employees can recover damages for emotional distress caused by an employer’s failure to comply with the law. It is not

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Category: Resources

California Officially Expands Statewide Paid Sick Leave Law

Massachusetts Updates Paid Family and Medical Leave Contribution Rates, Maximum Weekly Benefits for 2024

California’s Paid Sick Leave Requirements Increased Effective 2024

New York City Publishes Final Amendments to Earned Safe and Sick Time Rules

New Hampshire Adopts Workplace Accommodations for Nursing Mothers

2023 Americans with Disabilities Issue

Celebrating Leadership in Absence and Disability Management Circles

Featured Case: Repeated Extension Requests

The CEO’s Desk: The Interactive Process

Common Sense Compliance: Avoiding ADA Liability and Lawsuits

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