Push for paid family leave gets boost from Washington, D.C., proposal
A bill under consideration in the Washington, D.C., City Council would give most workers in the city the most generous paid family leave allowance in the country. The bill, introduced October 5, comes...
View ArticleNew Wisconsin law grants leave to employees donating bone marrow or organs
by Saul C. Glazer A new Wisconsin law granting employees leave to donate bone marrow or organs takes effect July 1. It applies to private employers with 50 or more permanent employees as well as to...
View ArticleCalifornia employers must adjust to new laws on leave, pay, criminal history
Pay equity, parental leave, and criminal history are hot topics that have been grabbing attention for some time, and employers in California now need to prepare for three newly signed laws addressing...
View ArticleNevada domestic violence leave law takes effect January 1
by Deanna L. Forbush Nevada’s law requiring employers to provide victims of domestic violence time off, reasonable accommodations, and protection against discrimination and retaliation takes effect...
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Employee Leave—What’s Really Happening?
Employers struggle to provide a balanced and fair leave package for their employees. What’s happening with employee leave in the real world? What are your competitors up to? Help us find out! Please...
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Paid parental leave policies gain traction
by Kelly Boehner There is no federal law in the United States mandating paid maternity or parental leave. Currently, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides for 12 weeks of unpaid parental...
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Arkansas, Delaware, and Michigan Update Leave Laws
By BLR Senior Legal Editor Susan Schoenfeld, JD Arkansas, Delaware, and Michigan have updated leave laws. Arkansas has updated its leave laws to include leave for educational activities for public...
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EEOC issues new guidance on leave of absence and ADA accommodations
by Paige Hoster Good On May 9, 2016, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a new guidance document addressing the intersection of employer-provided leave of absence and the...
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Employee Leave—What’s Really Happening?
Employers struggle to provide a balanced and fair leave package for their employees. What’s happening with employee leave in the real world? What are your competitors up to? Help us find out! Please...
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Sports Are Back, But Is School? Navigating School Reopening Options with...
After a hiatus of several months, Hulu can finally live up to its slogan. It has live sports, and, well, finally, so do we. Beginning in late July and early August, major American sporting leagues...
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