Employee Leave Management

New and Updated

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  Handbook Templates

  Sick Leave Handbook Statement [1-9 Employees; Accrual Method]: Michigan

  Michigan employers with fewer than 10 employees that wish to provide sick leave using the accrual method should consider including this statement in their handbook to educate employees about the availability of sick leave and to show their compliance with the Michigan Earned Sick Time Act.

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  Handbook Templates

  Sick Leave Handbook Statement [1-9 Employees; Lump Sum Method]: Michigan

  Michigan employers with fewer than 10 employees that wish to provide sick leave using the lump sum method should consider including this statement in their handbook to educate employees about the availability of sick leave and to show their compliance with the Michigan Earned Sick Time Act.

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  Handbook Templates

  Paid Sick Leave Handbook Statement [10+ Employees; Lump Sum Method]: Michigan

  Michigan employers with 10 or more employees that wish to provide sick leave using the lump sum method should consider including this statement in their handbook to educate employees, including supervisors, about the availability of sick leave and to show their compliance with the Michigan Earned Sick Time Act.

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  Handbook Templates

  Paid Sick Leave Handbook Statement [10+ Employees; Accrual Method]: Michigan

  Michigan employers with 10 or more employees that wish to provide sick leave using the accrual method should consider including this statement in their handbook to educate employees about the availability of sick leave and to show their compliance with the Michigan Earned Sick Time Act.

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  Editor's Choice

  HR Priorities for 2025

  HR must be proactive in how to approach its priorities going into 2025, providing high-impact solutions with limited resource across a broad range of challenges. This resource addresses the top priorities for HR for the coming year.

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  January 9, 2025

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  News

  The Cost of Breaking Federal Employment Laws Is Going Up About 3%

  Civil money penalties under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) and other laws enforced by the US Department of Labor (DOL) are increasing by 2.6%, starting January 15.

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  Handbook Templates

  Paid Sick Leave Handbook Statement [Lump Sum Method]: Tacoma, Washington

  Employers, regardless of location, that have one or more employees working more than 80 hours per year in Tacoma, Washington, should consider including this statement in their handbook to educate employees about the availability of sick leave using the lump sum method and to show their compliance with the Tacoma Paid Sick Leave Ordinance. This policy also covers the Washington Paid Sick Leave Law. It is intended to address compliance with both state and local law.

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  Employment Law Guide

  Other Leaves: Arkansas

  Updated to include elected official leave.

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  50-State Charts

  Leave Laws by State and Municipality

  Updated to include Arkansas elected official leave.

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  Editor's Choice

  Coming Soon

  Updated to include information on the forthcoming Paid Sick Leave guides in Alaska and Nebraska.