NYC ESSTA Compliance: Key Changes and Guidance

Chicago's amended Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave rules took effect June 1, expanding joint liability to staffing agencies and PEOs and tightening successor liability for business transfers, while broadening protections for day laborers and immigrant workers. Employers with Chicago workers should revisit their leave policies now. Read more: https://lnkd.in/de9aa99p Written by: Kate Oblak, Jo Gbujama #EmploymentLaw #ChicagoBusiness #PaidLeave

Germany has spent decades treating dismissal protection as untouchable. A new government proposal just touched it anyway. The package targets three areas long considered politically sensitive: easier termination routes for higher-earning employees, a longer runway for fixed-term contracts, and a tougher line on sick leave certification. Not every measure is equally convincing, even by the government's own framing, but the direction is clear. This is still a proposal. The details, once they land, will decide how much actually changes. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eBCiPrFe #LEGlobal #Germany #EmploymentLaw #WorkplacePolicy Pusch Wahlig Workplace Law, Meike Rehner, Verena Braeckeler-Kogel

Employers: Have you ever called or emailed an employee while they were out on medical leave? It may seem harmless, but those interactions can create unexpected legal risks under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and wage and hour laws. Leah Stiegler recently returned to The Human Resource podcast with Pandy Pridemore, NCMP to discuss why employers should think carefully before asking employees on leave to answer questions, complete tasks, or otherwise perform work. In the episode, Leah shares practical guidance on: - Avoiding common FMLA pitfalls - Understanding wage and hour implications - Supporting employees while remaining compliant It is a practical conversation for HR professionals, business leaders, and anyone responsible for managing employee leave. Catch the full episode on YouTube below. #WoodsRogers #FMLA #medicalleave https://lnkd.in/enB7eNaa

NYC published final rules implementing the 2025 amendments to the City's Earned Safe and Sick Time Act ("ESSTA"). The rules take effect on July 23, 2026. Notably, the rules replace references to "safe and sick" time or leave with the broader term "protected time off," reflecting the expanded set of purposes for which employees may now use this leave. Read the alert below to learn more. #NYC #PaidLeave #EmployeeBenefits #ESSTA

California leave compliance can get complicated fast — especially when FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA/FEHA, and employer policies overlap. California Leave Navigator was built to help HR teams approach leave situations with more clarity and consistency. https://lnkd.in/g7JRErsp

Have you ever called or talked to one of your employees while they're on a medical leave of absence? Leah Stiegler, from Woods Rogers law firm, joins Pandy to discuss the dangers and issues to employees working while on a medical leave. From wage and hour to FMLA violations, Leah shares why employees should not work or be contacted while on a medical leave. #HR #humanresources #management #business #recruiting

NYC employers face new compliance obligations under the final rule implementing amendments to the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act, now also known as the Protected Time Off Law. The rule took effect July 23, 2026, and clarifies requirements for unpaid protected time off, exempt employees, pay statements, rehires, and post-employment records. Roy Salins and Kerry Burns discuss more about it in their insight. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gNdPAi9w

What does managing a California leave request look like without a clear process? Too often, it means manual research, uncertainty about which laws may apply, and difficulty determining the right next step. California Leave Navigator helps small businesses and HR teams work through leave-related questions using a guided process designed to bring more clarity and consistency to decision-making. With CALN, you can: • Work through guided questions • Identify potentially applicable leave laws • Better understand the next steps • Create a more consistent leave-management process California leave decisions can be complicated. The process for working through them should not be. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gsurR8ji #CaliforniaHR #LeaveManagement #HumanResources #HRTechnology

Check out our straightforward, no-nonsense checklist of every record Irish employment law expects you to keep across working time, annual leave, public holidays, sick leave, family leave and the newer work-life-balance entitlements.  It's designed to answer one question: "Are we keeping the records the law requires?"  Inside, you'll find:    - A clear, tick-box checklist for each statutory area.   - Retention periods set out per record type.   - A signposting section pointing to the WRC and Citizens Information for updates.   - A short "are you inspection-ready?" scorecard at the back. Download it for free now👉 https://hubs.ly/Q04pHNf10 #TimeAndAttendance #HRLocker #WRC #HRChecklist

New Jersey employers should be prepared for important changes to family leave requirements taking effect July 17, 2026. These amendments expand NJFLA coverage to more small employers and make important changes that affect employee eligibility and leave rights. Employers should review their policies, handbooks, forms, and compliance procedures to ensure they are prepared for the new requirements. Read our latest client advisory for a summary of the changes and practical compliance considerations. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4fevpdD #EmploymentLaw #NJFLA #HRCompliance