Michigan Creates Paid Military Leave for First Responders
Michigan’s HB 5233 creates 26 days of paid annual military leave for law enforcement officers and firefighters serving in the military or National Guard.
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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.
Arizona Extends Military Leave Protections to National Guard Members
Arizona’s HB 2663 expands military leave protections to cover National Guard members serving another state, effective September 12, 2026.
Connecticut Clarifies Military Leave Protections for National Guard Members
Connecticut’s HB 5406 confirms Army National Guard members are covered by the state’s job-protected military leave law.
Hawaii Expands Family Leave to Include Military Exigency Leave
Hawaii’s SB 3082 adds unpaid, job-protected leave for qualifying military exigencies to the state’s Family Leave Law, effective July 1, 2026.
Illinois Now Requires Paid Leave for Military Funeral Honors Detail
Beginning Aug. 1, 2025, Illinois employers with at least 51 employees must provide certain covered employees with up to 40 hours of paid leave per calendar year to perform military funeral honors details.
Compliance Showcase: Military Leave Trends and Considerations
Even though USERRA has been the law for more than a quarter century, employers and employees still struggle with its nuances. What types of service are covered? How much work can an employee miss due to military service? An early 2021 amendment to USERRA further muddied the waters, as did a handful of recent court cases regarding pay during military leave.
