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Paid sick leave legislation could pass in New Jersey

04/03/2018

New Jersey appears to be on the brink of becoming the 10th state to enact a mandatory paid sick leave law.

4 questions about Austin’s new sick leave law

03/28/2018

Answers to four reader questions about the new law.

Regardless of prior leave, prepare to offer more time off as a reasonable accommodation

02/21/2018

Under the disability discrimination provisions of California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act, employers are required to offer extended leave as a reasonable accommodation for disabled employees—as long as the employee provides an estimated return date.

NYC employers: Leave policies must cover ‘personal events’

02/07/2018

The New York City Council has amended the city’s Fair Workweek Law to allow employees to make temporary changes to their work schedules for “personal events.”

Proposal to cover paid family leave

02/06/2018

President Trump’s Jan. 30 State of the Union shout-out to paid family leave drew bipartisan applause but left many scratching their heads: Did he have any specific plans in mind?

Legal updates: Safe time in NYC, pay query ban in Albany

01/09/2018

Cities and municipalities continue to pass new laws affecting how employers manage their workforces. Here is a look at the new NYC “safe time” leave law and Albany County’s new rules on interview questions.

Last week of 2017 was a workweek for many

01/02/2018

Many American workers didn’t leave work far behind between Christmas and New Year’s Day, according to Robert Half’s holiday survey.

REPORT: The 2017 Tax Reform Law: What HR, Payroll & Employers Need to Know

12/20/2017

In December 2017, Congress passed the first major overhaul of the U.S. tax code in more than 30 years. The law, colloquially known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, will have a far-reaching impact on both employers and employees. Specifically, employers confront an altered landscape when it comes to certain fringe benefits and pay […]

Be fair about leave requests, or prepare to defend against discrimination lawsuit

12/13/2017

Leave is just as valuable as wages to many employees. That’s why it’s essential to administer leave benefits fairly and equitably.

Frequently asked questions about vacation pay in California

11/29/2017

Answers to four questions about California vacation leave laws.