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Paid Family Leave Benefits Handbook Statement: New York

Updated guidance to reflect amendments extending paid family leave benefits to construction employees, effective January 1, 2027.

Adoption Leave Handbook Statement: Iowa

Iowa employers that offer parental leave to biological but not adoptive parents should consider including this statement in their handbook to educate employees, including supervisors, about the availability of leave for certain adoptive parents and to show their compliance with Iowa law.

Military Leave Handbook Statement: Arizona

Updated statement to reflect an amendment that expands qualifying reasons for military leave, effective September 12, 2026.

Sick Leave to Care for Relatives Handbook Statement: New Mexico

Updated guidance to remove information on the Caregiver Leave Act regulation regarding employer notice requirements due to its repeal, effective August 11, 2026.

Sick Leave Handbook Statement [1-4 Employees and Net Income of Less Than $1,000,000; Lump Sum Method]: New York City, New York

Updated statement for style and updated guidance to reflect amended rules implementing the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act, effective July 23, 2026.

Paid and Unpaid Sick Leave Handbook Statement [5-99 Employees or 1-4 Employees and Net Income of $1,000,000 or More; Lump Sum Method]: New York City, New York

Updated statement and guidance for style and to reflect amended rules implementing the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act, effective July 23, 2026.

Sick Leave Handbook Statement [1-4 Employees and Net Income of Less Than $1,000,000; Accrual Method]: New York City, New York

Updated statement for style and updated guidance to reflect amended rules implementing the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act, effective July 23, 2026.

Paid and Unpaid Sick Leave Handbook Statement [100+ Employees; Accrual Method]: New York City, New York

Updated statement and guidance for style and to reflect amended rules implementing the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act, effective July 23, 2026.

Paid and Unpaid Sick Leave Handbook Statement [100+ Employees; Lump Sum Method]: New York City, New York

Updated statement and guidance for style and to reflect amended rules implementing the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act, effective July 23, 2026.

Paid and Unpaid Sick Leave Handbook Statement [5-99 Employees or 1-4 Employees and Net Income of $1,000,000 or More; Accrual Method]: New York City, New York

Updated statement and guidance for style and to reflect amended rules implementing the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act, effective July 23, 2026.

Handbook Templates

All Items: Time Off and Leaves of Absence

Paid Family Leave Benefits Handbook Statement: New York

Adoption Leave Handbook Statement: Iowa

Military Leave Handbook Statement: Arizona

Sick Leave to Care for Relatives Handbook Statement: New Mexico

Sick Leave Handbook Statement [1-4 Employees and Net Income of Less Than $1,000,000; Lump Sum Method]: New York City, New York

Paid and Unpaid Sick Leave Handbook Statement [5-99 Employees or 1-4 Employees and Net Income of $1,000,000 or More; Lump Sum Method]: New York City, New York

Sick Leave Handbook Statement [1-4 Employees and Net Income of Less Than $1,000,000; Accrual Method]: New York City, New York

Paid and Unpaid Sick Leave Handbook Statement [100+ Employees; Accrual Method]: New York City, New York

Paid and Unpaid Sick Leave Handbook Statement [100+ Employees; Lump Sum Method]: New York City, New York

Paid and Unpaid Sick Leave Handbook Statement [5-99 Employees or 1-4 Employees and Net Income of $1,000,000 or More; Accrual Method]: New York City, New York

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