Virginia has become the first Southern state to adopt a mandatory paid family medical leave insurance program. Read here for more information about employer obligations and employee entitlements under this new law.
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Government Web Accessibility Deadline Extended
The DOJ recently extended the deadline for states and local governments to comply with its web accessibility rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Read more about these requirements, the deadlines, and similar requirements for recipients of federal funding from the Department of Health and Human Services. DOJ Extends Public Entities’ Compliance…
Virginia Governor Spanberger Proposes Amendments to Paid Sick Leave, Paid Family and Medical Leave, and Menopause Accommodations Legislation
On April 13, 2026, Governor Spanberger proposed amendments to bills that would expand paid sick leave to nearly all Virginia employees, establish a statewide paid family and medical leave insurance program, and address workplace accommodations related to menopause and perimenopause. The General Assembly will reconvene on April 22 to consider the Governor’s proposed amendments.
Virginia…
Understanding Federal Military Leave Obligations
In the current environment, understanding employers’ compliance obligations under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) is more important than ever. Our colleagues provide important guidance here: Heightened Military Engagement: Unpacking Employers’ USERRA Responsibilities – Jackson Lewis
New York ESSTA: What Employers Need to Know about Amendments, Enforcement, and FAQs
Amendments to New York City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act expanded employee leave rights effective 02.22.26. Our New York colleagues provide insights about what these amendments mean for employers and get you up to date on the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection recent FAQs, model forms, and notice here: NYC’s Amended ESSTA: Expanded…
Remote Work Accommodation Requests: What Private Employers Can Learn from the EEOC’s FAQs
The EEOC recently published an FAQ-style technical assistance document addressing telework accommodations for federal employees with disabilities. Read more about what lessons this offers to private sector employers: EEOC’s Recent FAQs for Federal Sector Agencies Regarding Remote Work for Disabled Employees: How Do These FAQs Impact Private Employers? – Jackson Lewis
Public Health Emergency in Puerto Rico Triggers Additional Paid Sick Leave
The Governor of Puerto Rico declared a public health emergency due to high levels of influenza triggering an additional five days of paid sick leave for certain employees. Read more from our Puerto Rico colleagues here.
Employers with New Jersey Employees Prepare For Changes to Leave Obligations
A law signed by New Jersey Gov. Murphy in his final days in office expands the New Jersey Family Leave Act to smaller employers and lowers the requirements for employee eligibility beginning on or about July 17, 2026. The new law also arguably provides employees who receive Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) or Family Leave Insurance…
The 5th Cir. Will Reconsider Whether the PWFA Was Constitutionally Enacted
Late yesterday, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the split panel opinion from August allowing enforcement of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) against the state of Texas. The issue is whether the U.S. Constitution required House lawmakers’ physical presence to have a quorum when the PWFA was approved as part of the Consolidated…
California Employers: Update Your Posters
The California Department of Labor Standards Enforcement recently released a revised Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act (HWHFA) poster reflecting recent amendments to the state paid sick leave law. California employers must promptly update their workplace postings. Our California colleagues offer additional insights here.