Category: Paid Sick Leave Updates

CDC Shortens COVID-19 Isolation Guidelines; Potential Impact on New York COVID-19 Paid Leave

On Mar. 1, 2024, the CDC scaled back its guidance regarding COVID-19, most notably ending its recommendation of a five-day quarantine following a positive COVID-19 diagnosis.

Potential New York City Paid Sick Leave Private Right of Action Looms

On Dec. 20, 2023, the New York City Council passed legislation that would create a private right of action to enforce the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”). If the legislation becomes law, it would allow employees who allege a violation of ESSTA to bring forward a civil

Cook County, IL Passes New Paid Leave Ordinance; Releases Related Model Notice

The Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance passed the Cook County Board by a nearly unanimous vote on Dec. 14, 2023. One Board member declined to vote, but the remaining 16 members present voted in favor the proposed legislation.

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.

Chicago Enacts Novel Dual Paid Sick Leave / Paid Time Off Law

Minnesota Publishes Sample Earned Sick and Safe Time Employee Notice

When the Minnesota ESST mandate takes effect at the start of 2024, covered employers will be required to provide eligible Minnesota employees with at least one hour of paid ESST for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year and an overall balance of

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.

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”).

California State Legislature Passes Amendments to Statewide Paid Sick Leave Law

California State has long been a leader in the paid sick leave space. The San Francisco local paid sick leave ordinance was the country’s first paid sick leave mandate impacting private employers at either the state or local level, and has been in effect for more than 15 years.

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Category: Paid Sick Leave Updates

CDC Shortens COVID-19 Isolation Guidelines; Potential Impact on New York COVID-19 Paid Leave

Potential New York City Paid Sick Leave Private Right of Action Looms

Cook County, IL Passes New Paid Leave Ordinance; Releases Related Model Notice

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

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

Chicago Enacts Novel Dual Paid Sick Leave / Paid Time Off Law

Minnesota Publishes Sample Earned Sick and Safe Time Employee Notice

California Officially Expands Statewide Paid Sick Leave Law

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

California State Legislature Passes Amendments to Statewide Paid Sick Leave Law

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