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.
Disability, Leave & Health Management Blog
Offering Practical Guidance to Employers
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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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…
Hawaii Expands Family Leave Protections for Military Families
Hawaii has enacted a new law expanding the state’s family leave law to better support military families. Hawaii’s family leave statute will allow eligible employees to take unpaid family leave for qualifying military exigencies connected to a family member’s active-duty…
Understanding Employer Obligations under Chicago’s Updated Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Rules
Takeaways
- Chicago’s updated rules (effective 06.01.26) clarify key aspects of its Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance, including compliance options, certification rules, and limits on sick leave use.
- The updated rules expand and define permissible uses and
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Allegheny County Considers Requiring Employers Provide Paid Parental Leave
Pennsylvania’s Allegheny County Board of Health has unanimously approved seeking public comment on a proposal to expand Allegheny County’s Paid Sick Leave rules and to adopt paid parental leave obligations for employers.
The public comment period will remain open for…
Virginia Adopts Broad Paid Sick Leave Law
Last week, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed legislation dramatically expanding Virginia’s paid sick leave law to cover nearly all Virginia employees. If you have employees in Virginia, you can learn more about the new law here.
Virginia Adopts Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance Program
Virginia has become the first Southern state to adopt a mandatory paid family medical leave insurance program. Read here for more information about employer obligations and employee entitlements under this new law.