Employee Leave Management

New and Updated

• Type:

  Editor's Choice

  Coming Soon

  Updated to include information on the forthcoming Better Performance Reviews: Why Continuous Feedback Makes the Difference.

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  Checklists

  Update Your Employee Handbook With 2026 Developments Checklist

  Updated to reflect developments concerning smoking in Alabama; distracted driving and lactation accommodation in Connecticut; and paid family leave in the District of Columbia.

• Date:

  September 15, 2026

  Type:

  Editor's Choice

  The Month Ahead - October 2026

  October 2026 edition of The Month Ahead - your monthly briefing on Q3 payroll filings, open enrollment, performance review prep and more, along with key compliance developments to be aware of.

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  Handbook Templates

  Pregnancy and Menopause Accommodation Handbook Statement: Illinois

  Updated title, statement and guidance to reflect an amendment requiring accommodations for menopause-related conditions, effective January 1, 2027.

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  Letters and Forms

  Colorado Family and Medical Leave of Absence Request Form

  Updated form and guidance for style and clarity.

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  Letters and Forms

  Colorado Family and Medical Leave Notice of Eligibility and Rights and Responsibilities Form

  Updated form and guidance for style and clarity.

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  Letters and Forms

  Colorado Designation of Family and Medical Leave Notice Form

  Updated form for style and clarity.

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  Letters and Forms

  Colorado Family and Medical Leave Family Member Medical Certification Form

  Updated form for style and clarity.

• Type:

  Handbook Templates

  Paid Family Leave Handbook Statement: District of Columbia

  Updated statement and guidance for style and to reflect a reduction in paid family and medical leave benefits, effective October 1, 2026.

• Type:

  Legal Timetable

  District of Columbia Imposes Temporary Four-Year Reduction in Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits