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Sunsetting of COVID-19 Paid Emergency Leave Law

Beginning July 31, 2025, New York employers will no longer be required to provide separate leave for COVID-19 quarantines and isolations. This marks a significant shift in pandemic-related employment policies for businesses...more

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Don’t Get the Ick! How to Prepare for New State Sick Leave Requirements in 2025

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Over the past few years, we’ve seen a sharp increase in state-level legislation and ballot initiatives mandating employer-provided leave options for employees with strong voter support. 2024 brought us paid sick leave in...more

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Employment Law Update: What Maryland Employers Need to Know About the General Assembly’s 2025 Session

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The Maryland General Assembly’s 2025 legislative session ended April 7 with only three bills passing that are employment-related and are expected to become law as Governor Moore has indicated he will not veto. Here are the...more

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Cook County, Illinois Further Revises Mandatory Paid Leave Rules

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On April 10, 2025, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved further revisions to the Commission on Human Rights’ regulations implementing the county’s paid leave ordinance. Many private employers will welcome these...more

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UK Employment Rights Bill: Amendments Employers Should Know

On Thursday, March 6, 2025, amendments to the UK government’s Employment Rights Bill were announced. The bill was laid before the UK Parliament in October 2024, but further amendments have now been made as a result of the...more

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New Dates Announced for Maryland’s Delayed FAMLI Program

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The Maryland General Assembly passed a final bill on Apr. 7, 2025, postponing the implementation dates for Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. The governor is expected to approve the bill soon,...more

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New Maryland Laws - Delay to Paid Family and Medical Leave, Expanded Military Protections, and Parental Leave Clarification

The Maryland General Assembly’s 2025 legislative session ended at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 7. Unlike previous years’ editions, this session ended up being a relatively positive one for employers. ...more

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Maryland Legislature Delays Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program

Three years after Maryland’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) was established by the Time to Care Act of 2022 (TCA), the General Assembly on Monday passed House Bill 102, which delays certain dates...more

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Leave for Domestic Abuse Victims and Miscarriage in Northern Ireland

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Proposals for the introduction of miscarriage leave and ‘safe leave’ for victims of domestic abuse have recently been announced in Great Britain. These rights have been pending in Northern Ireland for some time but have yet...more

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Labor and Employment Developments in California in 2025

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California often finds itself at the forefront of labor and employment law, with changes affecting employers each year. This year is no different. In 2025, employers can expect a variety of impactful changes to the...more

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Minnesota Employment Legislative Update 2025, Part I: Breaking the Tie to Make the Law

After controlling Minnesota’s House, Senate, and governorship since 2023, the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor (DFL) Party’s legislative and gubernatorial “trifecta” at the state capitol is no more....more

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Employer Beware: Do Your Due Diligence Before Embracing “Work from Anywhere”

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It has been five years since the COVID-19 pandemic sent a large percentage of the American workforce into their homes to work remotely. Since that time, many employers have continued to embrace remote working even in...more

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Missouri’s Paid Sick Time Law Is Set to Take Effect May 1, 2025

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Missouri’s paid sick time law, Proposition A, is scheduled to go into effect on May 1, 2025. While the constitutionality of Proposition A is currently being challenged under a state lawsuit before Missouri’s Supreme Court...more

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Virginia Employment Laws: What Governor Youngkin Just Vetoed and Why It Matters

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As the Virginia General Assembly reconvenes next week, employers and employees alike should take note of the recent employment-related legislation that was vetoed, substituted, or approved by Governor Glenn Youngkin. While a...more

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10 Things California Non-Profit Employers Need to Know

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1. Non-Profits Are Not Exempt from Employment Laws.Just because your organization is mission-driven doesn’t mean you’re exempt from California’s strict labor laws. Wage and hour rules, discrimination laws, and workplace...more

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Iowa 2025 Legislative Session – Week 10

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This week marks the halfway point between the first and second funnels of the 2025 Iowa Legislative session. Both the House and Senate advanced legislation ahead of that second funnel deadline, including several controversial...more

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2025 Updates to Washington’s Paid Sick Leave Law: What Employers Need to Know

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Washington expanded the covered uses and definition of a family member under Washington’s paid sick leave law effective January 1, 2025. Under Washington’s paid sick leave law employers must provide non-exempt employees with...more

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Neonatal Care - Expansion of UK Statutory Family Leave Entitlements

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The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2003 (the “Act”) introduces meaningful changes for employees who are parents of babies needing neonatal care and will come into force on 6 April 2025....more

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Droit de l’emploi au Canada : Changements récents et à venir

Au cours de la dernière année, des changements importants ont été apportés à la législation en matière d’emploi un peu partout au Canada. Des mises à jour législatives majeures ont notamment été effectuées en Ontario, en...more

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Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Proposes Rules on Statewide Earned Sick and Safe Time Law

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (MNDOLI) recently issued proposed rules for governing Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time Law (ESST). The proposed rules are open for public comment through April 2, 2025....more

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The Employment Edit – Issue 10 – March 2025

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Welcome to the tenth edition of The Employment Edit – a summary of the most important recent cases and news affecting employers in the UK. We hope you find this newsletter helpful and informative. In this edition we look at: ...more

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Employment Law in Canada: Recent and Upcoming Changes

The past year has brought significant changes to employment laws across Canada, with major legislative updates in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, and at the federal level. With more changes set to come into force,...more

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Michigan Joins the List of States Requiring Employers to Provide Paid Time Off

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Under the amended Michigan Earned Sick Time Act (“ESTA”), Michigan employees will now accrue 1 hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked. ESTA was effective February 21, 2025, for employers with 10 or more employees....more

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Maryland’s Department of Labor Proposes a Delay in Implementing Maryland’s FAMLI Program

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The Maryland Department of Labor (“MDOL”) recently proposed a delay in the implementation of the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (“FAMLI”) program....more

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What to Watch in Nevada’s 2025 Legislative Session: Key Employment-Related Bills

On February 3, 2025, the Nevada state legislature kicked off its latest legislative session, and state lawmakers are poised to consider several bills that could impact employers and employees, from last day pay provisions to...more

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