Paid Sick Leave

New and Updated

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  Handbook Templates

  Paid Sick Leave Handbook Statement [Accrual Method]: Chicago, Illinois

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect amended rules implementing the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance, effective June 1, 2026.

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  Employment Law Guide

  Paid Sick Leave: Illinois

  Updated to reflect amendments to the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance, effective June 1, 2026.

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  Employment Law Guide

  Paid Sick Leave: Virginia

  Updated to reflect forthcoming paid sick leave law. 

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  Legal Timetable

  Virginia Paid Sick Leave Law Takes Effect for All Employers

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  Legal Timetable

  Virginia Paid Sick Leave Law Takes Effect for Smaller Employers

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  Legal Timetable

  Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Rules Updated

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  April 29, 2026

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  Benchmarking and Surveys

  Paid Leave 2026: Survey Report

  In this survey report, we explore how employers design and administer PTO programs in 2026, with a focus on the policy choices that shape employee access and organizational consistency.

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  Employment Law Guide

  Paid Sick Leave: Washington

  Updated to reflect forthcoming amendments to the state paid sick leave law regarding domestic workers.

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  Legal Timetable

  Washington Domestic Worker Labor Protections Take Effect

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  Handbook Templates

  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

  Under review in relation to amended rules, effective July 23, 2026.