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New York State to Require Reasonable Accommodation for Victims of Domestic Violence

By Arielle E. Kobetz, Evandro Gigante and Laura Fant on Posted in Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation, Leaves of Absences, Workplace Policies and Procedures
Leave of absence formNew York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed into law amendments to the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) that expand protections for employees who are victims of domestic violence.  The amendments will take effect on November 18, 2019. While the NYSHRL has long prohibited discrimination against victims of domestic violence, the amendments expressly state … Continue Reading

Westchester County, New York to Require Paid Leave for Victims of Domestic Violence

By Allan Bloom and Laura Fant on Posted in Leaves of Absences, Workplace Policies and Procedures
Leave of absence formEffective October 30, 2019, Westchester County, NY employers will be required to provide paid leave to employees who are victims of domestic violence or human trafficking.  Leave under the new ordinance will be in addition to paid time off already required to be provided to employees under the Westchester County paid sick leave law, which … Continue Reading

New Jersey Enacts Statewide Paid Sick Leave Law

By Evandro Gigante, Laura Fant and Maryssa Mataras on Posted in Leaves of Absences, Workplace Policies and Procedures
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) has signed into law the New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act (the “Act”), which will provide eligible employees with paid leave for their own medical needs, those of a family member, or other covered reasons. The Act will take effect on October 29, 2018. Covered Employers and Employees The … Continue Reading

NYC Council Passes Bill to Expand Coverage Under the Earned Sick Time Act

By Evandro Gigante and Laura Fant on Posted in Leaves of Absences
Leave of absence formThe New York City Council has passed a bill that would amend the NYC Earned Sick Time Act (“ESTA”) to expand the covered reasons for leave to include situations where an employee or an employee’s family member is a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses, stalking or human trafficking. The bill would also expand the … Continue Reading

Massachusetts AG Advises on Domestic Violence Leave Act

By Mark W. Batten, Samantha Regenbogen Manelin and Vanessa Gilbreth on Posted in Leaves of Absences, Workplace Policies and Procedures
Leave of absence formThe Massachusetts Attorney General recently issued an Advisory regarding the new Domestic Violence Leave Act, which was passed on August 8, 2014. The Advisory helped to clarify some of the requirements of the Act: Because the Act broadly states that it applies to employers with 50 or more employees, it was previously unclear whether the … Continue Reading

Massachusetts Passes Paid Sick Leave Law

By Mark W. Batten, Samantha Regenbogen Manelin and Vanessa Gilbreth on Posted in Leaves of Absences, Workplace Policies and Procedures
On November 4, 2014, Massachusetts joined the growing list of states to guarantee paid sick leave for employees. According to the new law (a ballot question passed by voters), employees may use earned sick leave to care for a physical or mental illness, to care for sick family members, to attend medical appointments, or to … Continue Reading

New Massachusetts Law Entitles Employees to Domestic Violence Leave

By Scott Faust on Posted in Leaves of Absences, Workplace Policies and Procedures
Leave of absence formOn August 8, 2014, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed into law a far-reaching Act designed to combat the problems of domestic violence. Notably, the Act became effective immediately upon the Governor signing it into law. Though the Act is tailored largely toward law enforcement programs and training, as well as increased penalties for criminal acts … Continue Reading

Massachusetts and Vermont Paid Sick Time

By Allan Weitzman, Marc A. Mandelman, Mark W. Batten, Katharine Parker and Fredric Leffler on Posted in Leaves of Absences, Workplace Policies and Procedures
  Bills pending in Massachusetts and Vermont mandating paid sick time follow the precedent set by Rhode Island and Connecticut, potentially spreading the requirement through New England. New York and the District of Columbia recently also adopted similar requirements, and paid sick leave bills are pending, or campaigns to require them are under way, in 18 … Continue Reading

D.C. Expands Sick Leave Law

By Connie Bertram and Katharine Parker on Posted in Leaves of Absences, Workplace Policies and Procedures
D.C.’s expanded sick leave requirements became effective March 7, but employers have until a statement of its fiscal effect is published in the D.C. Register.  Nevertheless, D.C. employers should begin to update their policies.  Key aspects of the amended law include: No changes to the minimum amount of paid sick days that must be provided … Continue Reading
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