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.
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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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California Expands Paid Family Leave Benefits for Military Families
California adopted legislation expanding when employees may be eligible for paid family leave benefits related to military deployment. Our colleagues provide more details about these amendments here.
October 1 Brings Changes to D.C. Universal Paid Leave Act
The District of Columbia City Council has passed legislation, effective October 1, 2026, that reduces the number of weeks of paid leave available to workers in the District under the D.C. Universal Paid Leave Act (UPLA).
Before October 1, 2026,…
Ready, Set, Vote: What Employers Need to Know About Voting Leave Before the 2026 Midterms
With the 2026 mid-term elections right around the corner and early voting opening soon in several states, now is the time for employers to brush up on their obligations. Navigating the patchwork of state and local voting leave laws can…
Maryland FAMLI Update: Employer Registration Begins
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…
Amendments to San Francisco Paid Parental Leave Ordinance Means More Employees Will Be Eligible
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.
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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The rules…