Effective Jan. 1, 2027, covered California employees must be permitted to take bereavement leave following the death of a “designated person.” Read more about this expansion of California’s bereavement leave law from our California colleagues.
Maryland FAMLI Update: Employer Registration Begins
By Kathleen A. McGinley & Ashley Woozley on
Posted in Family Leave, Leave
It’s time to register for Maryland’s new Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. Governor Wes Moore announced the opening of employer registration on Sept. 1, 2026.
Employers with at least one employee working in Maryland must register. This includes employers based outside Maryland with employees who regularly work from Maryland, including remote employees.
Initial…
Back-to-School Means Back-to-Leave Requests: California Employers Take Note
By Katharine C. Weber & Joseph J. Lynett on
Posted in California Compliance, Leave
As summer winds down and students head back to the classroom, California employers should be prepared for leave requests tied to school and childcare obligations. A new post on our California Workplace Law Blog highlights several leave laws that can come into play during the school year. Read the full article here: Backpacks, Bell Schedules…
Minnesota Adopts New Rules Clarifying Earned Sick and Safe Time Requirements
By Hadley M. Simonett & Gina K. Janeiro on
Posted in Earned Sick Leave, Leave
Following a multi-year process, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (MNDOLI) adopted rules providing guidance and clarification on Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time law (“ESST”). The rules went into effect on July 6, 2026.
Accrual Year
The rules clarify that while employers are able to define the ESST accrual year as any regular…
Virginia Adopts Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance Program
By Alyson J. Guyan & Matthew F. Nieman on
Posted in Leave
Virginia has become the first Southern state to adopt a mandatory paid family medical leave insurance program. Read here for more information about employer obligations and employee entitlements under this new law.
Understanding Federal Military Leave Obligations
By Katharine C. Weber & Joseph J. Lynett on
In the current environment, understanding employers’ compliance obligations under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) is more important than ever. Our colleagues provide important guidance here: Heightened Military Engagement: Unpacking Employers’ USERRA Responsibilities – Jackson Lewis
New York ESSTA: What Employers Need to Know about Amendments, Enforcement, and FAQs
By Katharine C. Weber & Joseph J. Lynett on
Amendments to New York City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act expanded employee leave rights effective 02.22.26. Our New York colleagues provide insights about what these amendments mean for employers and get you up to date on the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection recent FAQs, model forms, and notice here: NYC’s Amended ESSTA: Expanded…
Remote Work Accommodation Requests: What Private Employers Can Learn from the EEOC’s FAQs
By Katharine C. Weber & Joseph J. Lynett on
Posted in Leave
The EEOC recently published an FAQ-style technical assistance document addressing telework accommodations for federal employees with disabilities. Read more about what lessons this offers to private sector employers: EEOC’s Recent FAQs for Federal Sector Agencies Regarding Remote Work for Disabled Employees: How Do These FAQs Impact Private Employers? – Jackson Lewis
Public Health Emergency in Puerto Rico Triggers Additional Paid Sick Leave
By Joseph J. Lynett & Katharine C. Weber on
Posted in Leave, Paid Sick Leave
The Governor of Puerto Rico declared a public health emergency due to high levels of influenza triggering an additional five days of paid sick leave for certain employees. Read more from our Puerto Rico colleagues here.
Employers with New Jersey Employees Prepare For Changes to Leave Obligations
By Katharine C. Weber & Joseph J. Lynett on
Posted in Leave
A law signed by New Jersey Gov. Murphy in his final days in office expands the New Jersey Family Leave Act to smaller employers and lowers the requirements for employee eligibility beginning on or about July 17, 2026. The new law also arguably provides employees who receive Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) or Family Leave Insurance…