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FINALLY!! The Final Regulations For the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) Are Here!

April 15, 2024

Finally! After what started to feel like an eternal wait, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued the final rule and interpretive guidance implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness

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Webinars/Podcasts/Conferences	April 2024 Quarterly Compliance Update April 12, 2024 It is already time again for the next Quarterly Compliance Update! Join us on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. E.T. to get an update on all major legal developments impacting the leave management Read More
Family/Medical Leave (PFML) - Paid State Laws - Other	O-R-E...Oh, Oregon. Oregon PFML and OFLA Legislation Has More Filling Than a Double Stuff Oreo®. April 10, 2024 Remember when we blogged about the alignment between Oregon Paid Family and Medical Leave (OR PFML) and the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) here and here? IGNORE THEM! Just kidding, kinda. On March 20, Read More
State Laws - Other State Leaves State Paid Family and Medical/Disability Benefits	Do Employees in Statutory Paid Leave States Still Need STD Coverage? Yes They Do! April 04, 2024 As states continue to implement paid leave programs, more employers are asking whether Short Term Disability (STD) coverage still offers value to employees covered under a mandatory statutory paid lea Read More
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) Pregnancy Lawsuits/Court Opinions	Women's History Month and the PWFA! What is next? March 21, 2024 It's March and that means it's Women's History Month. As you probably know, two important laws were recently enacted that impact women: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the PUMP for Nursin Read More
ADA ADA - Reasonable Accommodation ADA - Undue Hardship	When Do Repeated Extension Requests Become Indefinite Leave? March 15, 2024 Spring Break season is here! As a result, employers may be receiving time off requests. Regular run of the mill vacation or PTO requests are generally easy to handle. But what should an employer do i Read More
FMLA Lawsuits/Court Opinions	Lessons from Wayland v. OSF Healthcare System, FMLA and Performance Standards March 07, 2024 Is an employer obligated to adjust its performance standards for employees who are taking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? The answer is yes, as the 7th Circuit recently confirmed Read More
ADA FMLA Webinars/Podcasts/Conferences	Get Ready for the 2024 DMEC FMLA/ADA Compliance Conference! February 27, 2024 The 2024 Disability Management Employer Conference (DMEC) FMLA/ADA Compliance Conference starts March 25! For more information check out the agenda 2024 DMEC Compliance Conference Agenda \| DMEC, and r Read More
Family/Medical Leave (PFML) - Paid State Laws - Other	Breaking News: PFML Private Plan Reporting in Massachusetts February 20, 2024 On February 14, 2024, the Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) announced reporting requirements for paid family and medical leave private plans. Employers, insurance carriers, a Read More
ADA ADA - Reasonable Accommodation Lawsuits/Court Opinions	A Valentine’s Day Present! February 14, 2024 Happy Valentine's Day! The 10th Circuit recently showed its love for employers on February 7, 2024, in an employer-friendly decision, Freman v. City of Cheyenne. The Case In this case, the employee, D Read More
FMLA FMLA - Certifications	Happy Birthday FMLA! Now, how do I handle incomplete or insufficient medical certifications? February 08, 2024 This week, on February 5, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) turned 31! Happy birthday! Along with Presidents Washington and Lincoln, what a great month for a birthday! To celebrate, we want to r Read More
Family/Medical Leave (PFML) - Paid State Laws - Other	Expiring and Renewing Private PFML Plans in Connecticut January 31, 2024 Like the avocados you are sure you just bought, is your Connecticut PFML private plan expiring? Private PFML plans in Connecticut are effective for three years, unlike the avocados which barely last f Read More
ADA FMLA Lawsuits/Court Opinions	Labrice v. City of Philadelphia: Important Lessons for Employers January 23, 2024 We are just a few weeks into 2024, and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has already issued an interesting leave-related decision containing important reminders for employers. The case is Labrice v Read More
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Webinars/Podcasts/Conferences	Quarterly Compliance Update January 08, 2024 Happy New Year! Let's start 2024 out right with another Quarterly Compliance Update! We will provide an update on all major developments from the last quarter of 2023 to the present! Join the Complia Read More