Tag Archives: PSL

Texas Paid Sick Leave: Dallas and San Antonio Employers Should be Prepared for Paid Sick Leave Laws by August 1 Absent Prompt Legislative or Court Intervention

By Kristin L. Bauer and Katrin U. Schatz on Posted in: Paid Sick Leave
Although there is no Texas state-wide law that requires paid sick leave in Texas, the cities of Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio have adopted paid sick and safe leave laws. Proposed legislation  that would have blocked these laws from going into effect was introduced during the most recent Texas legislative session. However, as of late last week, … Continue Reading

Complimentary Webinar October 20: It Pays to Be Sick – How To Comply With Executive Order 13706

By Katharine C. Weber on Posted in: Leave, Paid Sick Leave
The final regulations for Executive Order 13706 (“Paid Sick Leave for Workers on Federal Contracts”) were published September 30, 2016.  Under the Executive Order and final regulations, paid sick leave obligations will begin with new solicitations and contracts beginning January 1, 2017. Do you know if your organization is covered and if so, do you … Continue Reading

New New York City PSL FAQs; Pittsburgh PSL Law Not Dead Yet

By Jackson Lewis P.C. on Posted in: Paid Sick Leave, Uncategorized
The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs, the agency that enforces New York City’s Earned Sick Time Law, has issued new and updated FAQs concerning that law. For additional information on the Department’s FAQ action, click here. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh’s Paid Sick Days Act is not dead yet. A Court of Common Pleas struck down … Continue Reading

Spokane PSL on the Way

By Jackson Lewis P.C. on Posted in: Paid Sick Leave, Uncategorized
Spokane may soon be the first 2016 PSL jurisdiction. Just 11 days into the New Year, its City Council passed a PSL ordinance. (Ordinance No. C35300). The mayor has vowed to veto it but the Council passed the ordinance by a wider margin than needed to override that veto. The rhythm of the ordinance is … Continue Reading
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