On the heels of the adoption by the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) of a new “Know Your Civil Rights” campaign, the DCR has issued new and updated rules and regulations to raise public awareness about civil rights under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and Family Leave Act (FLA). The new regulations, which took effect on August 1, 2022, update the DCR’s requirements for the posters that covered entities are required to conspicuously display.
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New Posters Required to Be Displayed by New Jersey Employers Posted on: August 29, 2022 In: Labor & Employment
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What Employers Need to Know About New York’s Expanded Paid Family Leave Law Posted on: November 15, 2021 In: Labor & Employment
On November 1, 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a bill to expand New York’s Paid Family Leave Law to cover paid time off to care for siblings. The bill, Legislation S.2928-A/A.06098-A, does not go into effect until January 1, 2023. Nevertheless, employers should begin preparing for compliance with the updated law as the new year will be upon us very soon.
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Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act: What Employers Need to Know Posted on: March 17, 2021 In: COVID-19 Response
Though the COVID-19 vaccine lurks on the horizon for the general public, the pandemic slogs on for most of the general population. As of January 1, 2021, the second of three phases of Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act is underway, which requires employers with 16+ employees to provide paid sick leave based on hours worked. Exempt employees also receive paid sick leave depending on normal work week hours. Phase three, beginning January 1, 2022, will expand coverage to employers of any size.
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Paid Family Leave Is Coming to Colorado - It May Not Be Long Before It Comes to Your State Posted on: March 09, 2021 In: Labor & Employment
On November 3, 2020, Colorado passed the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act. The Act will bring about a series of changes that will roll out year to year. The first occurs on January 1, 2023, when each employer must remit a payroll tax to the fund to provide for the benefits. Benefits will become available to employees beginning January 1, 2024. The Act provides Colorado employees with some coverage not seen in the similar federal program known as the Family Medical Leave Act.
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California Family Rights Act’s Expanded Applicability & Coverage: What Employers Need to Know Posted on: January 19, 2021 In: Labor & Employment
On January 1, 2021, California Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383), signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 17, 2020, became effective, significantly expanding the California Family Rights Act’s (CFRA) applicability and coverage. The CFRA provides qualified employees with 12 weeks of unpaid leave and job protection for qualified leave events, such as time to bond with a new child, caring for qualified family members who are experiencing a serious health condition.
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