New Minnesota Laws to Effect Businesses
May 26, 2023 3:52 pmThe Minnesota State Legislature has passed new bills which if signed by Governor Tim Walz, will have effects on all... Read More
Tag Archive: Paid Sick Leave
Unions on the rise – what you need to know as an employer
September 8, 2022 5:49 pmWe’ve all heard it and most of us have also seen it: reports of employees of fast food restaurants, big... Read More
CDC Updates COVID Guidance
August 11, 2022 8:09 pmOn Thursday August 11th, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released updated guidance in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic, which... Read More
The Founding of myHRcounsel
July 21, 2022 7:05 pmCEO & Co-Founder, Mark Young was looking for a real solution. Whether it was as CFO for a Fortune 500... Read More
IRS Increases Mileage Rates
July 11, 2022 2:39 pmOnly three states-California, Illinois, and Massachusetts-require private employers to reimburse employees for mileage. (Mileage reimbursement is required by federal law... Read More
THC Edibles and Beverages Legal in Minnesota
July 1, 2022 1:56 pmAnyone aged 21+ in Minnesota can now purchase edibles or beverages that include up to 5mg of Delta-9 THC beginning... Read More
Oregon Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (PFMLI)
June 20, 2022 1:36 pmThe state of Oregon is currently in the process of implementing a Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (PFMLI), which... Read More
September 6 Tip of the Week
September 7, 2021 2:43 pmHappy September! As we approach the fall with Labor Day behind us, our Tip of the Week encourages all to... Read More
August 30 Tip of the Week
August 30, 2021 12:26 pmMany employers are now requiring their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Mandating a vaccination is allowed, as long as... Read More
August 23 Tip of the Week
August 23, 2021 2:12 pmDon’t forget about health screenings in the chaos of mask and vaccination guidelines! Ever since the COVID-19 vaccines became widely... Read More
August 16 Tip of the Week
August 16, 2021 12:30 pmDo you have an employee who contracted COVID-19? If so, you may need to deal with post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2... Read More
August 9 Tip of the Week
August 9, 2021 8:47 pmContinuing to provide paid sick and family leave under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)? Make sure you are up... Read More
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
March 19, 2020 2:32 pmFamilies First Coronavirus Response Act
Late on Wednesday evening, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act which, among other things, addresses federal emergency FMLA and paid sick leave. Below are the highlights.
House Bill Passed 3/13/2020
March 16, 2020 4:58 pmFederal Emergency Paid Sick Leave Legislation Introduced
Over the weekend, the House passed a revised version of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act which, among other things, addresses federal emergency FMLA and paid sick leave. Importantly, this bill has not been approved by the Senate yet, so this is all subject to change. Below are the current highlights.
Federal Emergency Paid Sick Leave Legislation Introduced
March 9, 2020 1:57 pmWith the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus increasing across the United States and abroad, Senator Patty Murry (D-WA) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) introduced new, emergency paid sick leave legislation that would provide paid sick days immediately to workers in light of the current spread, as well as prepare for future public health emergencies.
Michigan’s New Paid Medical Leave Act- Effective Soon!
March 14, 2019 4:41 pmOn 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 pmOn 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.