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New York City Adopts Final Rule Regarding Amendments to the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act

By Evandro Gigante, Laura Fant and Hannah Morris on Posted in Leaves of Absences, Workplace Policies and Procedures
On September 15, 2023, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP”) published a Final Rule adopting amendments to portions of the city’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”).  Employers will have until October 15, 2023 to update their safe and sick leave policies and come into compliance with the Final … Continue Reading

COVID-19 and the Workplace: Where Do We Stand?

By Evandro Gigante, Jurate Schwartz, Laura Fant, Arielle E. Kobetz and Raymond Arroyo on Posted in Coronavirus, Workplace Policies and Procedures, Workplace Safety
CoronovirusAs we have reported previously, on April 10, 2023 President Biden signed legislation ending the COVID-19 National Emergency.  However, the rollback of COVID-19 workplace requirements was already underway in many state and municipal legislatures, with some requirements having previously been repealed or with others scheduled to (or already having) sunset.  With this transition, employers are … Continue Reading

Employers, Are Your Leave Policies Ready to Ring in 2023?

By Evandro Gigante, Laura Fant, Arielle E. Kobetz, Morgan Peterson and Jennifer McGrew on Posted in Leaves of Absences, Workplace Policies and Procedures
With the arrival of the new year comes the effective date of many new leave laws (and expansion of existing leave laws) across the United States. Below we summarize family and sick leave laws that will take effect across various states in 2023. California California employers will see two main changes to leave laws in … Continue Reading

Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave Program to End March 15, 2022

By Arielle E. Kobetz, Rebecca Fishbein and Mark W. Batten on Posted in Coronavirus, Leaves of Absences
The Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Insurance has announced that the Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave (“MEPSL”) will expire on March 15, 2022, and employers have until April 29, 2022 to file their applications for reimbursements. This means employees may continue to take leave under the program through March 15th, but employers then have until … Continue Reading

New York State Issues Additional Guidance on COVID-19 Quarantine Leave Law

By Evandro Gigante, Harris Mufson, Alex Downie and Rebecca Fishbein on Posted in Coronavirus, Leaves of Absences
***UPDATE: New York State has modified its Paid Family Leave COVID-19 FAQs for Employees to reflect this New York State Department of Labor guidance. We will continue to monitor New York’s COVID-19 leave law and provide updates.*** On January 20, 2021, the New York State Department of Labor issued new guidance on the state’s COVID-19 … Continue Reading

[Podcast]: Recent Developments on California’s COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Law

By Harris Mufson and Philippe A. Lebel on Posted in Coronavirus, Leaves of Absences, Workplace Policies and Procedures
In this episode of The Proskauer Brief, partner Harris Mufson and associate Phil Lebel discuss recent legal developments in California, specifically a new supplemental paid sick leave law and coronavirus (COVID-19) exposure notification requirements. Tune in as we discuss steps employers can take to ensure compliance with these new requirements. Listen to the podcast.  … Continue Reading

Hearing Scheduled On Proposed Amendments to Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

By Mark W. Batten and Samantha Regenbogen Manelin on Posted in Independent Contractor, Leaves of Absences, Workplace Policies and Procedures
On June 11, 2020, the Department of Family and Medical Leave (“DFML”) will hold a virtual public hearing on its recent proposed amendments to the final regulations pertaining to the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Law (“PFML”) issued in June 2019.  (Instructions for registering for the virtual hearing are available at this link).  A … Continue Reading

Responding to COVID-19: Illinois Specific Considerations For Employers

By Caralyn M. Olie, Edward Young, Hannah Morris, Nigel F. Telman and Steven J. Pearlman on Posted in Coronavirus, Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation, Workplace Policies and Procedures
The State of Illinois has taken strong measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Recognizing the impact of COVID-19 on the State of Illinois, on March 20, 2020, the Governor first issued Executive Order 2020-10 directing Illinois citizens to stay at home. The Governor has since issued Executive Orders 2020-32 and 2020-33 extending most of … Continue Reading

New York State Enacts Coronavirus Response Bill Including Paid Sick Time and Other Statutory Benefits

By Arielle E. Kobetz, Laura Fant, Harris Mufson, Heylee Bernstein and Evandro Gigante on Posted in Coronavirus, Leaves of Absences, Workplace Policies and Procedures
*** New York State has issued additional guidance on the statewide Coronavirus leave law.  More information about this guidance can be found on our blog post here. *** On March 18, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law a statewide Coronavirus response bill that immediately provides employees with sick leave and job protection in … Continue Reading

Mandatory Employee Notice Issued for New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Law

By Evandro Gigante and Laura Fant on Posted in Leaves of Absences, Workplace Policies and Procedures
Leave of absence formThe New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (the “Department”) has issued a mandatory employee notice regarding the NJ Earned Sick Leave Law, which goes into effect on October 29, 2018.  As we have previously reported, the Law will require employers to provide eligible employees with paid leave for their own medical needs, those … Continue Reading

Duluth, Minnesota Enacts Paid Sick Leave Law

By Evandro Gigante and Laura Fant on Posted in Leaves of Absences, Workplace Policies and Procedures
Leave of absence formDuluth, Minnesota has become the latest jurisdiction to enact a law providing eligible employees with paid leave for their own medical needs, those of a family member, or other covered reasons.  The Ordinance will take effect on January 1, 2020. The Ordinance will apply to employers with five or more employees nationwide.  Covered workers in … Continue Reading

Austin, Texas Enacts Paid Sick and Safe Leave Law

By Allan Bloom, Arielle E. Kobetz and Laura Fant on Posted in Leaves of Absences
Leave of absence formThe Austin, Texas City Council has enacted a paid sick and safe leave ordinance, becoming the first southern city to pass such a law for private sector employees.  The ordinance will take effect on October 1, 2018 for employers with five or more employees; coverage for smaller employers begins on October 1, 2020. Employees who work … Continue Reading

[Podcast]: Recent Amendments to the New York Earned Sick Time Act

By Harris Mufson and Laura Fant on Posted in The Proskauer Brief Podcast, Vacation policy
In this episode of The Proskauer Brief, senior counsel Harris Mufson and associate Laura Fant discuss recent amendments to the New York Earned Sick Time Act, which provides paid sick days for eligible employees working in New York City. We will discuss how the recent changes will now both expand the covered reasons for leave under the law, and … Continue Reading

[Podcast]: The Proskauer Brief: The Challenges and Pitfalls Surrounding Requests for Multiple Medical Leaves of Absence

By Harris Mufson and Laura Fant on Posted in The Proskauer Brief Podcast
In this edition of The Proskauer Brief, senior counsel Harris Mufson and associate Laura Fant discuss the challenges and pitfalls surrounding requests for multiple medical leaves of absence. We will talk about the obligation of employers to provide reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and related laws. We will also discuss a recent decision from the Seventh … Continue Reading

Proposed Regulations Issued for New York State Paid Family Leave Law

By Evandro Gigante and Laura Fant on Posted in Leaves of Absences
Leave of absence formThe New York Workers Compensation Board has issued a proposed rule for implementation of the statewide Paid Family Leave Law (“PFLL”), which goes into effect on January 1, 2018. As we previously reported, the PFLL will require employers to provide all eligible full- and part-time employees with paid, job-protected leave to: (i) care for a … Continue Reading

Arizona and Washington Become Latest States to Require Paid Sick Leave

By Evandro Gigante and Laura Fant on Posted in Leaves of Absences
This Election Day, voters in Arizona and Washington approved measures requiring employers to provide eligible employees with paid sick leave. These states are the latest to join the ever-expanding patchwork of jurisdictions around the country entitling employees to paid leave for their own medical needs and those of certain family members, among other covered purposes. … Continue Reading

Reminder – Montgomery County, Maryland Employers: The Earned Sick and Safe Leave Act Is Now In Effect

By Alex Weinstein and Guy Brenner on Posted in Leaves of Absences, Vacation policy, Workplace Policies and Procedures
On October 1, 2016, the Montgomery County, Maryland Earned Sick and Safe Leave Act (the “Act”) went into effect.  As a reminder, the Act, provides paid sick leave to all employees working in Montgomery County, Maryland (the “County”), regardless of how many workers an employer employs.  In addition to the various other obligations under the … Continue Reading

Chicago Task Force Proposes 5 Days Of Paid Sick Leave For Employees

By Edward Young and Steven J. Pearlman on Posted in Leaves of Absences, Workplace Policies and Procedures
Poised to join the increasing number of cities that require paid sick leave, the Working Families Task Force (commissioned by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel) recently recommended that employees in Chicago be allowed to earn at least 5 paid sick days each year. The task force is comprised of 27 members, including business, government and worker … Continue Reading

Vermont Becomes the Fifth State with a Paid Sick Leave Law

By Allison Martin and Joseph O’Keefe on Posted in Leaves of Absences, Workplace Policies and Procedures
A new Vermont law will require most employers to provide paid sick time to employees. Vermont is the fifth state to adopt a paid sick leave law, following Connecticut, California, Massachusetts, and Oregon.  The law will be effective on January 1, 2017. Some Key Provisions of the New Law: While the law takes effect on … Continue Reading

Pittsburgh’s New Sick Leave Ordinance Challenged in State Court

By Allison Martin and Katharine Parker on Posted in Leaves of Absences, Wage and Hour, Workplace Policies and Procedures
In August, the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania passed an ordinance that will require most employers to provide workers with paid or unpaid sick time. Pittsburgh follows the lead of Philadelphia, which approved a similar measure earlier this year. Shortly thereafter, the Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association and a group of Pittsburgh businesses filed a challenge … Continue Reading

Connecticut Takes Next Steps Toward Implementing Paid Family and Medical Leave

By Katharine Parker and Laura Fant on Posted in Leaves of Absences, Workplace Policies and Procedures
In a recently enacted budget measure, Connecticut has moved one step closer to implementing statewide paid family and medical leave for employees. However, details about funding and the extent of coverage that any ultimately adopted measures would provide remain to be seen. In Section 413 of a special session bill, Public Act No. 15-5, passed … Continue Reading

Montgomery County, Maryland Passes Earned Sick and Safe Leave Bill

By Alex Weinstein and Guy Brenner on Posted in Leaves of Absences, Workplace Policies and Procedures
On June 24, 2015, the Montgomery County, Maryland Council unanimously approved the Earned Sick and Safe Leave Bill (the “Bill”). The Bill, which goes into effect on October 1, 2016, provides paid sick leave to all employees working in Montgomery County, Maryland (the “County”). Employers therefore have a little over a year to ensure they … Continue Reading

Massachusetts Paid Sick Leave: New Regulations

By Mark W. Batten and Samantha Regenbogen Manelin on Posted in Leaves of Absences, Wage and Hour, Workplace Policies and Procedures
The Massachusetts Attorney General recently released final regulations clarifying the Earned Sick Time law, a ballot initiative that passed in November 2014 guaranteeing employees paid sick leave. As discussed in our previous post on the new law, beginning July 1, 2015, employers with more than 11 employees must allow their employees to accrue 1 hour … Continue Reading
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