Employee Leave Management

New and Updated

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  Handbook Templates

  Paid Leave for All Workers Act Notice Handbook Addendum: Illinois

  Illinois employers that provide an employee handbook are required by law to include in the handbook a notice, provided by the state, of employee rights and remedies under the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. Employers should fulfill this legal requirement by including the state's Paid Leave for All Workers Act Notice as an addendum to their handbook.

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  Handbook Templates

  Blood and Organ Donor Leave Handbook Statement: Illinois

  Updated title (formerly Blood Donor Leave Handbook Statement: Illinois), statement and guidance to reflect the Employee Blood and Organ Donation Leave Act, effective January 1, 2024. 

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  Handbook Templates

  Paid Leave Notice Handbook Addendum: Cook County, Illinois

  Cook County, Illinois, employers that provide an employee handbook are required by law to include in the handbook a notice, provided by the county, of employee rights and remedies under the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance. Employers should fulfill this legal requirement by including the county's Paid Leave Notice as an addendum to their handbook.

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  Handbook Templates

  Paid Sick Leave Handbook Statement [Lump Sum Method]: California

  Under review in relation to amendments to the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act, effective January 1, 2025. 

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  Handbook Templates

  Paid Sick Leave Handbook Statement [Accrual Method]: California

  Under review in relation to amendments to the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act, effective January 1, 2025. 

• Date:

  January 10, 2024

  Type:

  News

  The Cost of Violating Federal Employment Laws Is Going Up Again

  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 going up by 3% starting January 15.

• Date:

  January 9, 2024

  Type:

  Editor's Choice

  January 1, 2024: Employers Ring in the New Year With New Compliance Requirements

  Updated to reflect amended Oregon injury and illness reporting procedures.

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  Handbook Templates

  Leave for Victims of Domestic, Sexual or Gender Violence or Any Other Crime of Violence Handbook Statement [15-49 Employees]: Illinois

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect amendments that add qualifying reasons for leave related to bereavement activities and allow additional forms of employee certification, effective January 1, 2024.

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  Handbook Templates

  Leave for Victims of Domestic, Sexual or Gender Violence or Any Other Crime of Violence Handbook Statement [1-14 Employees]: Illinois

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect amendments that add qualifying reasons for leave related to bereavement activities and allow additional forms of employee certification, effective January 1, 2024.

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  Handbook Templates

  Leave for Victims of Domestic, Sexual or Gender Violence or Any Other Crime of Violence Handbook Statement [50+ Employees]: Illinois

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect amendments that add qualifying reasons for leave related to bereavement activities and allow additional forms of employee certification, effective January 1, 2024.