The Governor of Puerto Rico declared a public health emergency due to high levels of influenza triggering an additional five days of paid sick leave for certain employees. Read more from our Puerto Rico colleagues 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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Employers with New Jersey Employees Prepare For Changes to Leave Obligations
A law signed by New Jersey Gov. Murphy in his final days in office expands the New Jersey Family Leave Act to smaller employers and lowers the requirements for employee eligibility beginning on or about July 17, 2026. The new…
The 5th Cir. Will Reconsider Whether the PWFA Was Constitutionally Enacted
Late yesterday, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the split panel opinion from August allowing enforcement of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) against the state of Texas. The issue is whether the U.S. Constitution required House lawmakers’ physical…
California Employers: Update Your Posters
The California Department of Labor Standards Enforcement recently released a revised Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act (HWHFA) poster reflecting recent amendments to the state paid sick leave law. California employers must promptly update their workplace postings. Our California colleagues offer additional
Philadelphia Expands Workplace Protections for Menstruation and Menopause Symptoms
On November 20, 2025, the Philadelphia City Council amended the Philadelphia Fair Practices Ordinance (PFPO) to prohibit discrimination against employees based on menstruation, perimenopause, and menopause.
Starting January 1, 2027, Philadelphia employers must, upon request, provide reasonable accommodations “for needs…
Minnesota Employers Will Face New Leave Laws in 2026
Minnesota employers should be prepared for significant changes in the leave law landscape in 2026. The statewide Paid Leave program rolls out on Jan. 1, 2026, and Minneapolis and Saint Paul both recently amended their Earned Sick and Safe Time…
New Illinois Laws Impact Employer Leave and Accommodation Policies
The Illinois legislature enacted a number of measures in 2025 that will impact employers’ leave and accommodation policies and practices. Employers should be aware of important changes with regard to military leave, blood and organ donation leave, leave to care…
NYC Expands Earned Safe and Sick Time Act: What Employers Need to Know
Beginning February 22, 2026, amendments to New York City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act go into effect expanding employee rights and increasing employers’ safe and sick time compliance obligations. Among other things, employers will be required to frontload 32…
Election 2025: Employer Guide to State + Local Employee Voting Leave Laws
Takeaways
- Know your state’s rules: Voting leave requirements vary widely — some mandate paid time off, others unpaid, and several include posting or notice obligations.
- Review and update practices annually: State laws change frequently — conduct a yearly compliance review
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DOL Opinion Letter Addresses How to Properly Calculate FMLA When Overtime is Involved
The Department of Labor’s recent opinion letter provides important reminders to employers about the proper method for calculating an employee’s available leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act, especially for employees whose schedules include mandatory overtime. You can read…