Overview. Paid sick leave laws pose a compliance challenge to employers. While the legislative framework for sick leave laws tends to be similar (they generally define eligible employees, an accrual formula, reasons for leave, carry-over requirements, employee and employer notice and documentation requirements), each law differs with respect to the application of these requirements which, in turn, poses unique challenges for multistate (and multi-city) employers.
With 50 states and 39,000 municipalities, the number of sick leave mandates will continue to grow rapidly
Effective Date. The following jurisdictions and states have enacted laws requiring employers to provide sick leave to employees effective July 1, 2017.
Details. For your convenience we have provided links to additional information.
Call to Action. Compliance with the numerous paid sick leave laws will have its challenges, particularly for those employers who operate in both a city and a state with separate paid sick leave laws containing varying provisions. As an employer, you will need to review the differences of each law applicable to your workforce and ensure you are providing your employees with the greatest protection called for under the more generous law. Employers may wish to monitor various news sources and associations to identify other similar laws; evaluate the recently enacted laws noting any questions; review current company policies; and consult with legal counsel to develop a plan to help ensure other legal and compliance requirements are met.
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