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California Expands Paid Sick Leave to Five Days Per Year

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

On October 4, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 616 into law, officially expanding the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, California’s paid sick leave law.

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Chicago Employees to Receive 10 Days of Paid Leave

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

As of December 31, 2023, all employees physically working in Chicago for at least two hours in a two-week period will earn both one hour of paid leave and one hour of paid sick leave for every 35 hours worked, pursuant to an ordinance passed by the Chicago City Council on November 9, 2023.

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New Laws for 2023 part I

InterWest Insurance Services

As 2023 draws near, so does a slew of new laws and regulations that will affect California businesses. 1, 2023, does not cover first responders and health care workers. 4) Leaves of absence. 1, AB 1041 expands who an employee can care for under the California Family rights Act and under the state’s paid sick leave law.

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New Laws for 2023 part II

InterWest Insurance Services

SB 216 will take effect in two phases: Starting July 1, 2023, the following contractors will be required to carry workers’ compensation coverage regardless of whether they have staff or not: Concrete (C-8 license), Heating and air conditioning (C-20), Asbestos abatement contractors (C-22), and. 9) Bereavement leave.

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Top 10 California Laws, Regs for 2024

InterWest Insurance Services

Every year, laws passed by the state Legislature and signed into law by the governor take effect, and 2023 was a busy legislative session in Sacramento. Sick leave law expanded A new law that takes effect Jan. Businesses must allow employees to use their available sick balance beginning 90 days after the start of employment.

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American Workers Are Burned Out; Employers Can Help

InterWest Insurance Services

In 2023, 89% of employees are experiencing mental health challenges like depression, anxiety and trouble sleeping, the survey revealed. Paid sick leave. The poll also found that only half of workers (48%) had confidence that their employers cared about their well-being.

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11 Actionable Ways To Boost Employee Morale In 2023

Vantage Circle

Have a look at these numbers- Paid sick leaves cost employers around $160 billion annually. When employees become your brand ambassadors, it automatically boosts your company image. With this, attracting and retaining top talent becomes as easy as a walk in the park. ROI: Wandering how it can help you increase ROI?