Legislative Activity

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03/20/20

New York Paid Leave for COVID-19

On March 18, 2020 New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law that provides immediate wage replacement assistance to New York employees with annual salaries up to $150,000 who themselves or their minor children have been quarantined or isolated as a result of novel coronavirus.

02/19/20

Stay Up to Date on PFL With This 2020 Rundown

What’s going on with paid leave laws in 2020? We expect legislation to keep moving forward across the country, with activity in several states and at the federal level. Stay on top of the action with our quick rundown of what to expect in 2020.

07/29/19

Oregon Paid Family and Medical Leave Will Raise the Bar

Updated August 16, 2019: Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed a new paid family and medical leave law — HB 2005 — on August 9, 2019. Advocates call it the most generous, inclusive state plan to date. See what it will mean for Oregon workers and employers.

06/28/19

Connecticut Passes Paid Family and Medical Leave

This week Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut signed the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act. Here are some important dates and information for employers with employees working in Connecticut.

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06/25/19

Webinar: Everything You Need to Know About Massachusetts Paid Family & Medical Leave

Check out this webinar about Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave regulatory changes to know what is happening now and what to look for coming soon.

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06/25/19

Men & Paid Family Leave: Will Fathers' Days Off Ever Catch Up?

One gift that most dads in the U.S. did not get on Father’s Day? Paid paternity or family leave. See why new dads don’t take more time off — and why it matters so much. Explore the current state of parental leave and find out where men, women and policies stand on caregiving.