Tag Archive: Paid Family Leave

IRS Increases Mileage Rates

July 11, 2022 2:39 pm Published by

Only three states-California, Illinois, and Massachusetts-require private employers to reimburse employees for mileage.  (Mileage reimbursement is required by federal law... Read More

Connecticut to add Paid Family and Medical Leave

June 10, 2019 6:10 pm Published by

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has promised to sign a bill that has been passed by the State Legislature, which will provide up to 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave for workers in the state.  This leave law will allow workers in the state 12 weeks paid leave to care for a new child, a sick family member, or a personal illness. 

Michigan’s New Paid Medical Leave Act- Effective Soon!

March 14, 2019 4:41 pm Published by

On December 14, 2018, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed two laws which modified the current minimum wage and paid sick leave legislation.  The changes are due to take effect on April 1, 2019.  The new law, “Paid Medical Leave Act”, will replace the current “Earned Sick Time Act,” which was only recently passed.  Under the new law there are several changes that will impact many businesses.  For starters, this applies to all businesses with 50 or more employees.

New Jersey Expands Paid Family Leave

February 21, 2019 10:37 pm Published by

On Tuesday February 19, 2019, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law legislation that will expand the current paid family leave, which was enacted in 2008.  The new law significantly expands protections for those who miss work due to caring for a newborn child or a sick loved one.