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Biden Proposes Plan to Guarantee 12 Weeks of Paid Family and Medical Leave

Date:: May 4, 2021

President Biden's American Families Plan would create a permanent nationwide paid family and medical leave program. The US is one of the few developed countries that does not guarantee workers paid time off for a new child or to deal with an illness.

Trump Signs Federal COVID-19 Relief Act

Date:: December 28, 2020

President Trump signed the COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $900 billion earmarked for COVID-19 aid. In addition to extending the availability of tax credits for employers that continue to provide leave under the terms established by the FFCRA, the bill contains a number of other takeaways for employers.

Congress Declines to Extend Mandatory FFCRA Leave

Date:: December 22, 2020

The new COVID-19 relief bill declines to extend the mandatory paid sick and family leave requirements of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which are scheduled to expire on December 31, 2020.

Colorado Passes Paid Medical and Family Leave Initiative

Date:: November 10, 2020

Colorado voters passed the Paid Medical and Family Leave (PMFL) ballot initiative on November 3 to establish a state paid medical and family leave program.

As Schools Reopen, DOL Offers Guidance About Paid Leave and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

Date:: August 31, 2020

With back-to-school season approaching, or already here depending on one's location, the Department of Labor has published guidance relating to the reopening of schools and what qualifies for paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

Michigan Provides Job Protections for Employees Who Stay Home Due to COVID-19

Date:: April 7, 2020

A new executive order prohibits Michigan employers from discharging, disciplining or otherwise retaliating against employees who stay home because they are at particular risk of infecting others with the COVID-19 coronavirus.

DOL Announces Temporary Paid Leave Rule on Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Date:: April 2, 2020

The Department of Labor has announced a temporary rule relating to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, effective from April 1 to December 31, 2020.

New York Enacts Broad Paid Sick Leave, Job Protection Law to Combat Crisis

Date:: March 25, 2020

New York state has enacted a broad mandatory paid sick leave law that also provides job protections for employees for the duration of the COVID-19 crisis.

Paid Leave Mandated for First Time Nationally Under Coronavirus Emergency Law

Date:: March 19, 2020

Millions of US workers will be entitled to paid leave for the first time under a coronavirus emergency relief law signed last night by President Trump.

House Passes Emergency Paid Sick Leave, Free Coronavirus Testing in Sweeping Bill

Date:: March 16, 2020

Amidst the growing global coronavirus pandemic, the House of Representatives has passed a sweeping bill that aims to strengthen the safety net for workers.

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All Items: Paid Family Leave

Biden Proposes Plan to Guarantee 12 Weeks of Paid Family and Medical Leave

Trump Signs Federal COVID-19 Relief Act

Congress Declines to Extend Mandatory FFCRA Leave

Colorado Passes Paid Medical and Family Leave Initiative

As Schools Reopen, DOL Offers Guidance About Paid Leave and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

Michigan Provides Job Protections for Employees Who Stay Home Due to COVID-19

DOL Announces Temporary Paid Leave Rule on Families First Coronavirus Response Act

New York Enacts Broad Paid Sick Leave, Job Protection Law to Combat Crisis

Paid Leave Mandated for First Time Nationally Under Coronavirus Emergency Law

House Passes Emergency Paid Sick Leave, Free Coronavirus Testing in Sweeping Bill

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