Beginning June 1, 2026, Illinois employers with at least 16 or more employees will be required to provide unpaid parental leave to employees with a child who is a patient in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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Disability, Leave & Health Management Blog
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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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End of Missouri’s Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Is Quickly Approaching
As of August 28, 2025, paid sick leave will no longer be required in Missouri. Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed House Bill 567, officially repealing Missouri’s voter-enacted paid sick leave law.
Under Missouri’s short-lived paid sick leave law, beginning…
Upcoming Amendments to Illinois Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act
On August 1, 2025, Illinois enacted amendments to its Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act (“Act”), which will take effect on January 1, 2026.
Under the Act, Illinois employers must provide reasonable break time to employees who need to…
Illinois Now Requires Paid Leave for Military Funeral Honors Detail
Beginning August 1, 2025, Illinois employers with at least 51 employees must provide certain covered employees with up to eight hours of paid leave per month, or up to 40 hours of paid leave per calendar year to perform military…
Puerto Rico Strengthens Breastfeeding Protections for Workers
Effective August 1, 2025, Puerto Rico’s new Lactation/Breastfeeding Code significantly expands workplace protections for nursing employees. The law guarantees paid lactation breaks, requires dedicated spaces, and imposes penalties for noncompliance.
In a new article, Sara Colón-Acevedo, Karina Rodríguez, and Tatiana…
Montana Expands Workplace Protections for Employees Holding Public Office
Key Highlights:
- Montana passed HB 667 amending the state’s law requiring employers to provide unpaid leave, not to exceed 180 days per year, for employees holding public office.
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Rhode Island First in Nation to Require Accommodation of Employee’s Menopause, Effective Immediately
Rhode Island is the first state to expressly require employers to provide workplace accommodations for job applicants and employees who are experiencing menopause and menopause-related medical conditions. This requirement went into effect immediately upon the Governor’s signature on June 24…
Upcoming 2026 Pittsburgh’s Amendments to the Paid Sick Days Act
On June 10, 2025, the City of Pittsburgh enacted amendments to its Paid Sick Days Act (PSDA), which will take effect on January 1, 2026. Since March 2020, Pittsburgh has required employers with 15 or more employees to provide at…
The Latest Changes to Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time Statute
Takeaways:
- Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time law (ESST) saw a few significant amendments during the special legislative session.
- The main changes impact when employers can require documentation and notice for unforeseeable absences taken for a covered ESST reason.
- The
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New Hampshire’s Unpaid Childbirth-Related Leave Law Goes Into Effect 2026
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Granite State employers with at least 20 employees must provide employees with up to 25 hours of unpaid leave to attend medical appointments associated with childbirth, postpartum care, and their infant’s medical appointments within the first…