Missouri Expands Employment Protections for National Guard Members
New Missouri legislation extends SCRA-like protections to employees called to state active duty for more than 30 days.
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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.
New York City Finalizes Protected Time Off Rules
NYC finalized rules renaming its sick leave law the Protected Time Off Law and detailing the additional 32 hours of unpaid leave.
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.
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.
Webinar Recording: Employer Funding to Support Stay at Work & Return to Work — Minnesota DEED ERAF Model
Join us for an exclusive webinar where we unveil key findings from our 2024 DMEC Absence Plan Design and Practices Benchmarking Survey! This session will provide a deep dive into the latest industry trends with regards to plan design across organizations of all sizes and industries.
Webinar Recording: Closing the Capacity Gap — Modernizing Processes for Compliance and Efficiency
Join us for an exclusive webinar where we unveil key findings from our 2024 DMEC Absence Plan Design and Practices Benchmarking Survey! This session will provide a deep dive into the latest industry trends with regards to plan design across organizations of all sizes and industries.
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.
