News & Analysis

Spring has sprung in the State of Washington, and there are several new paid leave developments taking root.

Minnesota has joined the growing number of jurisdictions that have enacted paid family and/or medical leave programs for employees.

Minnesota will soon join the ranks of states with state-wide earned paid sick and safe leave requirements.

The Ontario Court of Appeal has allowed an employer’s appeal of a finding that an employee who was on a temporary leave at the time of an injury was entitled to receive long-term disability benefits, which were included in the group benefits plan.

The District of Columbia continues to implement broad employment initiatives, ranging from wage and hour laws to stricter civil penalties.

Approximately one year ago, the Maryland General Assembly passed the Time to Care Act of 2022, adopting a statewide family and medical leave program. The governor approved modifications to the program on May 3, 2023.

Despite the absence of the previously promised Employment Bill, new Bills that will, if passed, make changes to employment laws, have been coming thick and fast over the last few months.

In March, the UK government announced changes to the tax regime surrounding pensions as part of the annual Budget.

Connecticut employers now have until August 31, 2023 to comply with their obligations under the state’s MyCTSavings program.

There have been several key announcements for HR practitioners in the UK to be aware of, including: a new minimum wage, increased statutory rates and limits, and the Spring 2023 Budget.