On May 24, 2017, the New York Workers’ Compensation Board released new proposed regulations for the New York Paid Family Leave Law. Our readers may recall that last year Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the 2016-2017 state budget, adopting a paid family leave policy that is scheduled to go into effect January 1, 2018. The program Read more
With so much attention being paid to the competing demands of work and family care responsibilities, workers could soon have the option of taking time off in lieu of being paid overtime. Congress is considering a proposed bill (HR 1180), called the Working Families Flexibility Act of 2017, which would allow hourly workers to earn Read more
Compliance Poster Company’s business partners will soon see a bright addition to their new All-On-One Labor Law posters. The US Department of Labor (DOL) has released an updated Family and Medical Leave Act posting. In addition to a vivid new color scheme, the new posting features a streamlined explanation of leave eligibility and entitlements that Read more
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has recently signed the 2016-2017 state budget, adopting a minimum wage rate increase to $15.00 per hour over the next few years and a paid family leave policy. Minimum Wage Employers in the state of New York should be prepared to increase their employees’ minimum wage rate starting this December. Read more
Under California law, workers covered by State Disability Insurance (SDI) have two benefits available to them: Disability Insurance (DI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL). These programs provide short-term partial wage replacement benefits to workers when they need to take time off for themselves or to care for a family member. Currently, workers can receive 55 Read more
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) has amended the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) regulations and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) regulations. As part of employers’ responsibilities under both amended regulations, employers are required to post two new workplace notices – Paid Disability Leave (PDL) and California Family Rights Act Read more
Posted on June 18, 2015 by Kathleen White, Research & Compliance New California Family Rights Act Regulations (CFRA) go into effect on July 1, 2015. The CFRA gives eligible employees of a covered employer family and medical leave rights. The CFRA applies to employers that employ 50 or more employees within a 75-mile radiance. Read more
The California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has approved Amendments to the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) Regulations, which will take effect July 1, 2015. The CFRA allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks leave in any 12-month period for personal or family illness or to bond with a child. The CFRA covers Read more
Minnesota’s Bill H 1093, introduced on February 19th, proposes numerous changes to Minnesota’s employment provisions. The bill also known as “Working Parent Act,” covers employee rest and meal breaks, fair scheduling, and earned sick and safe time. Under the proposed bill, employees must get a 10 minute break for every four hours worked. An employer must Read more
On February 26, the US Department of Labor (DOL) Women’s Bureau (WB) published a Notice proposing to conduct a survey about working women to identify employment issues and challenges currently facing women, including their perceptions on career choice and overall equity in the workplace, and also to explore the factors that contribute to women leaving Read more
