A couple of weeks ago we asked whether the federal government would pass a paid family leave law. Although it is still unclear whether a federal law will pass, it is clear, for now, that there will not be an expansion of paid family leave in New Jersey.
Governor Christie vetoed legislation that would have
Included in President Trump’s 2018 budget proposal is a request for funding a paid leave program. The program would require $19 billion from the budget and would provide that employees were entitled to 6 weeks of paid leave from work.
So far, Republicans have not warmed to the idea.
Yesterday, at least 100 Democrats
In November, voters in Arizona approved a ballot initiative that would require employers to provide paid sick leave. The law goes into effect tomorrow.
Under the law, Arizona employers with less than 15 employees will have to provide up to 24 hours of paid sick leave. Employers with 15 or more employees will have to
Today’s post comes to us courtesy of Justin Schwam, an associate in the Labor and Employment Department in Roseland:
With the trend of local paid sick leave ordinances continuing its progressive sweep in cities across the country, a consistent concern for companies located in the vicinity is whether their operations fall within the local
As the nation prepares to honor the service of men and women in armed forces, Massachusetts employers should be aware of some new obligations.
In July 2016, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed the HOME Act into law. The HOME Act is an omnibus bill that, in part, amends M.G.L. 149, Section 52A1/2 . Previously, employers
On July 29, 2016, Governor Bruce Ratnor signed the Child Bereavement Act into law. The Act requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide up to 10 working days of unpaid leave to employees to:
Employee leave issues can be exceedingly complicated given the interplay between local, state and federal laws. If you have questions, hopefully, I can help. I will be giving a webinar through Lorman on June 23rd at 1 pm EST entitled “Legal and Practical Solutions for Accommodating Employees with Serious Illnesses.”
I am pleased
In newly published guidance, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) discusses employer leave policies and the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). This guidance is significant for a number of reasons. First, ADA-related developments feature prominently in the EEOC’s most recent enforcement plan.
Yesterday, the New Jersey Senate was set to vote on S799. However, the bill was pulled from the agenda and no action was taken. If passed, the bill would require “large” employers, those with 10 or more employees, to provide up to 9 days of paid sick leave per year. Smaller employers will have
The Department of Labor has issued guidance for employers on the FMLA. The Employer’s Guide to the Family and Medical Leave Act attempts to walk employers through the FMLA process, starting with determining who is a covered employer and going through employer obligations when employees request leave. The Guide should be a valuable resource for