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January 18, 2019
The first big Paid Family Leave move of 2019 has already happened. Gov. Phil Scott of Vermont and Gov. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire have teamed up to propose a new paid leave.
January 16, 2019
Trying to keep track of all the legislative action on Paid Family Leave can make your head spin. Here's a one-stop guide to what’s happening now and what’s on the horizon for 2019. Plus, a look at how political power shifts could favor the push for Paid Family Leave.
August 28, 2018

Are you confused by dueling proposals for a national paid leave law? We're here to shed light on the differences between the Workflex Act and the FAMILY Act. And help you put them in perspective for the long run.
July 13, 2018
The countdown is beginning for the launch of Paid Family Leave in Washington State. In just six months, premium collection will begin on Jan. 1, 2019. And starting Jan. 1, 2020, eligible employees can apply for benefits. What do you need to know?
July 9, 2018
On June 28, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed a bill that will reshape the state's workplaces. Along with increasing the minimum wage, the bill will also offer workers paid time off for family and medical leave starting in 2021.
June 14, 2018

More states — and even some cities — are passing regulations to provide paid family leave. The tricky part for large multi-state employers? Each program has its own rules. Here's a quick overview of the state of paid family leave in the U.S.
April 28, 2018

The 2017 tax act introduced a federal tax credit for employers who provide paid family and medical leave to their employees. Learn the pros and cons for employers — and get tips on how it works.
December 18, 2017
Understanding the intersection of PFL and employee health plans can be confusing. Read the top 3 ways PFL impacts employee health care during leave.
November 6, 2017
Mystified by military-related Paid Family Leave? New York's regulations say the least about this category. That can make it the most confusing. The key is knowing how FMLA definitions apply. Here's an overview and chart to clear things up.
October 30, 2017

Confused about where out-of-state employers — or employees — fit under New York's Paid Family Leave law? Here are the latest guidelines from the state, along with some helpful examples.