More employes will qualify for paid leave under amendments to San Francisco’s Paid Parental Leave Ordinance. Our California colleagues break down what this means for employers here.
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The Disability, Leave & Health Management Blog, published by Jackson Lewis P.C., focuses on legal developments and compliance issues related to employee disability accommodations, leave policies, and health management in the workplace. It covers topics such as paid leave laws, workplace protections for conditions like menstruation and menopause, state and local leave law updates, and employer obligations under various disability and health-related statutes. The blog also addresses practical guidance for managing accommodations, interactive processes, and evolving regulations impacting employer leave and health management practices across different jurisdictions.
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Illinois Employers Take Note: New Law Requires Paid Jury Duty Leave and Additional Job Protections for Volunteer Emergency Responders
This has been a busy legislative cycle for Illinois employers. Along with the new Menopause and Equity Care Act, Governor Pritzker also signed legislation requiring employers to provide for paid leave during jury duty and new protections for employees who…
Illinois’ Menopause Equity and Care Act Expands Employment Protections
On August 7, 2026, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the Illinois Menopause Equity and Care Act, making Illinois one of the first states to include menopause-related conditions as a protected status under the state’s anti-discrimination laws. Rhode Island and Philadelphia…
Back-to-School Means Back-to-Leave Requests: California Employers Take Note
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…
Minnesota Adopts New Rules Clarifying Earned Sick and Safe Time Requirements
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.
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Job Protection for New Jersey Employees Receiving Benefits
Employees in New Jersey are now eligible for job protection during the time they are receiving Temporary Disability Insurance or Family Leave Insurance. Our New Jersey colleagues explain this development and the practical implications for employers here.
New Lactation Accommodation Guidance: What Puerto Rico Employer’s Need to Know
Puerto Rico employers have new, detailed guidance about lactation accommodation obligations published by the Office of the Women’s Advocate (OPM). Read more from our Puerto Rico colleagues about the important issues covered in the guidance such as accommodating remote employees,…
Massachusetts PFML Contribution Shift Coming in 2027: What Employers Need to Know
Massachusetts employers should prepare for an important change to the Commonwealth’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) contribution structure beginning January 1, 2027. Under recently enacted Chapter 101 of the Acts of 2026, the employer-required share of PFML contributions will…
Maryland FAMLI: What Employers Need to Know About the Latest Regulations
The Maryland Department of Labor’s final regulations implementing the new paid family and medical leave insurance program provide important guidance for employers. Our Maryland colleagues provide insights as employers prepare for payroll contributions beginning Jan. 1, 2027, and for benefits…
Rule Change! What Employers Need to Know About Recent Changes to NYC ESST Rules
As the July 23, 2026 effective date quickly approaches, employers should review and prepare to comply with the recent changes to the New York City Earned Sick and Safe Time regulations. You can read our colleague’s deep dive on the…