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LowUnited StatesNY

New York Non-Compete Ban Stalls as Governor Hochul Declines to Sign

New York's legislature passed a statewide non-compete ban, but Governor Hochul declined to sign it, preferring a scaled-back version. Employers should remain alert for amended legislation.

By Joel Riley

LowUnited States

Interactive Tool: State-by-State Sick Leave and FMLA Requirements

The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) offers an interactive tool mapping state family and medical leave laws. A useful reference for employers navigating the patchwork of sick leave and FMLA requirements across jurisdictions.

By Joel Riley

Effective:
Sep 24, 2025
LowUnited StatesMN

Duluth Rescinds Local Sick Leave Ordinance in Favor of Minnesota State Law

Duluth's City Council unanimously voted to rescind its local Earned Sick and Safe Time Ordinance, as Minnesota's statewide ESST law effective January 1, 2024 renders it unnecessary.

By Joel Riley

Effective:
Jan 17, 2024
LowUnited StatesMA

DC and Massachusetts Update Paid Family Leave Benefit Amounts for 2024

The District of Columbia increases its maximum weekly PFML benefit from $1,049 to $1,118, and Massachusetts raises its minimum earnings threshold from $5,100 to $6,000 for PFML eligibility.

By Joel Riley

Effective:
Jan 1, 2024
LowUnited States

2023 Mid-Year Employment Law Review: Key Trends and Developments

A mid-year review of the most significant legal and compliance developments affecting employers in the first half of 2023, based on the Jackson Lewis report.

By Joel Riley

Effective:
Aug 15, 2023
LowUnited StatesMA

Massachusetts Issues Guidance on PFML and FMLA Overlap

Massachusetts released guidelines explaining how Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) interacts with the federal FMLA, including concurrent leave rules.

By Joel Riley

Effective:
Aug 1, 2023
LowUnited StatesND

North Dakota Expands the Definition of Pregnant in State EEO Law

North Dakota enacted HB 1450 clarifying that 'pregnant' includes pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions under the state's Human Rights Act. Effective August 1, 2023.

By Joel Riley

Effective:
Aug 1, 2023
LowUnited StatesGA

Georgia Expands Election Leave to Include Advanced In-Person Voting

Georgia's SB 129 expands employee voting leave to include time off during advanced in-person voting days, not just election day. Effective July 1, 2023.

By Joel Riley

Effective:
Jul 1, 2023