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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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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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.
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 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…
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…
