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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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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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Massachusetts Paid Sick Leave Under the Earned Sick Time Law

Patriot Software

Are you a new employer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts? Do you plan on offering your employees paid sick leave? Most employers must provide Massachusetts paid sick leave under state law. If the answer is no, it’s time to reassess.

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Arizona Paid Sick Leave: Accrual Rate & Beyond

Patriot Software

Do you need to give your employees paid sick leave? If you’re an Arizona employer, you need to know your sick time responsibilities to stay compliant. So, are you ready to brush up on Arizona paid sick leave? Read on for a Q&A on Arizona sick time, learn […] Read More

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Think #Workflex – A Win for Both Employers and Employees

HR Bartender

I think I’ve mentioned to you before that I’m a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Advocacy Team (aka the A-Team). As a human resources professional, it can be a challenge to keep up with legislation and compliance matters much less stay on top of the ones being discussed by our legislators.

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California HR law update — what employers everywhere need to know

Business Management Daily

New laws and court rulings have changed the already complicated Human Resource landscape for California employers. Recent legislation signed into law by Governor Newsom has only further muddied the waters for employers trying to stay in compliance. The offense now qualifies as grand theft with possible felony charges.

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Employee Rights Calling in Sick: What You Must Know

Business Management Daily

What’s even worse is that it’s a workday, so you’re faced with the additional stress of deciding if you should use one of your sick days or not. That is, if your employer even allows sick time, as some companies and states don’t have sick leave policies. FMLA leave and ADA).