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New York Counts Nationwide Employees for Paid Sick Leave

PayrollOrg

The New York Department of Labor uses the nationwide count of employees to determine whether an employer owes higher paid sick leave accrual.

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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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New Law Expands Paid Sick Leave for California Workers

InterWest Insurance Services

Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that will increase the amount of paid sick leave days California workers are eligible for. The law, SB 616, will expand the minimum number of paid sick leave days that employers are required to provide to five days (40 hours) from the current three, or 24 hours.

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Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Information for Employers

Patriot Software

The Connecticut paid sick leave law was the first state-mandated paid sick leave in the United States, dating back to 2012. In 2024, the state passed a major Connecticut sick leave expansion that begins in 2025. Do you have to pay your employees for sick days in CT?

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New Paid Prenatal Leave in New York

PayrollOrg

Effective January 1, 2025, employers in New York are required to provide employees with 20 hours of paid prenatal personal leave, in addition to regular paid sick leave.

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Minnesota Paid Sick Leave: Guide for Small Business Owners

Patriot Software

On January 1, 2024, employers with employees working in Minnesota are responsible for a new workplace standard—offering paid sick leave. How much do you know about the Minnesota paid sick leave law, known as Earned Sick and Safe Time?

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The Complete Guide on Presenteeism in the Workplace

HR Lineup

Increased healthcare expenses contribute to the financial burden on both employees and employers. Lack of Paid Sick Leave: Employees who do not have access to paid sick leave may be more inclined to come to work despite being unwell because they cannot afford to miss a day’s pay.