Time Off

New and Updated

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  Employment Law Guide

  FMLA: Washington

  Updated to reflect amendments to the paid family and medical leave law and rules regarding small employer assistance, minimum claim duration, employer notices, reinstatement and health benefits, effective January 1, 2026.

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  Employment Law Guide

  FMLA: New Mexico

  Updated to reflect regulations implementing the Caregiver Leave Act, effective January 1, 2026.

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  Checklists

  Update Your Employee Handbook With 2025 Developments Checklist

  Updated to reflect a development concerning scheduling for part-time employees in Burien, Washington. 

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  Editor's Choice

  Mental Health and the Workplace

  Updated with additional resources and streamlined article structure.

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  Handbook Templates

  Public Official Leave Handbook Statement [1-9 Employees]: Montana

  Updated threshold to include information on counting employees under the law.

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  Handbook Templates

  Public Official Leave Handbook Statement [10+ Employees]: Montana

  Updated threshold to include information on counting employees under the law.

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  Handbook Templates

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

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect an amendment allowing the use of leave for blood donation, effective January 1, 2026.

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  Employment Law Guide

  Jury Duty: California

  Updated to correct the employee notice requirement.

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  Legal Timetable

  California Amends Violence Victim Leave Employer Notice Requirement

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  Legal Timetable

  California Expands Crime Victim Leave Protections