“I didn’t see that coming!” The cadence of state leave law development doesn’t appear to be slowing down. Old days: state leave laws were very similar to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Today: states are making BIG changes and creating laws that look nothing like the federal model. The problem for employers: how to keep up and remain compliant with the myriad of state laws. For example, did you get your Delaware notice out to your employees yet?? (It’s due by December 1, 2024.) Unique components of state laws that veer far from the boring old FMLA of 1993 can trip up even the savviest employers.
We learned about the various state leave laws passed in 2024 that have unique components to them, and how to interpret those laws and operationalize them. Attendees left with a clear understanding of how to adapt your programs and policies to line up with the new, unique twists in state leave laws.
