State: CA

November 2025 Statutory Update

Posted on by Angel Chang

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In this Update:

Paid Family and Medical Leave Updates

California Paid Family Leave

Care for a Designated Person (eff. 7/1/28)

Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance

Regulations Updates (eff. 1/1/26)

District of Columbia Paid Family Leave

Maximum Weekly Benefit Increase (eff. 10/1/25)

Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave

Updated Resources

Accrued Paid Leave Updates

Alaska Paid Sick Leave – Regulations (eff. 9/25/25)
California Paid Sick Leave – Amendments (eff. 10/1/25 and 1/1/26)
Maine Earned Paid Leave – Clarification on Carryover of Frontloaded Time (eff. 9/24/25)
Minneapolis, MN Sick and Safe Time – Amendments (eff. 12/31/25)
St. Paul, MN Earned Sick and Safe Time – Amendments (eff. 11/16/25)
New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time – Amendments, Additional Leave Entitlement (eff. 2/22/26)

Other News

California Anti-Discrimination and Leave for Crime Victims – Amendments (eff. 10/1/25 and 1/1/26)
Connecticut Protections for Victims of Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking (eff. 10/1/25)
Illinois Blood and Organ Donation Leave – Amendment (1/1/26)
Illinois Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act – NEW (eff. 6/1/26)
Illinois Victims’ Economic Security and Safety Act – Amendment (eff. 1/1/26)

Important Reminders

November – December

Colorado FAMLI Attestation and Annual Maintenance Fees Due (Private Plans)
Delaware Paid Leave Notice to Employees Required by December 1 (Private Plans)
Minnesota Paid Leave Notice to Employees Required by December 1

January 1

PFML Benefits Taxation: Employer Obligations Begin in 2026
Colorado FAMLI: Additional 12 Weeks of NICU Leave Becomes Effective
Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Applies to Employers with 11 or more Employees in the State
Delaware Paid Leave Benefits Begin
Illinois Requires Paid Lactation Breaks
Minnesota Paid Leave Contributions and Benefits Begin
New Hampshire Leave for Childbirth, Postpartum, and Pediatric Appointments Begins
New Hampshire Leave for Military Spouses Begins
Oregon Paid Sick Time: Blood Donation Included in Reasons for Use
Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act: Increases to Accrual Rate and Maximum Become Effective
Rhode Island TCI Increases to 8 weeks, Siblings Covered, and Bone Marrow and Organ Donation Added
Washington PFML: Job Protection Changes Become Effective

2026 Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Rates, Benefits and Required Notices

August 2025 Statutory Update

Posted on by Angel Chang

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In this Update:

Federal Law Updates

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its Effect on Employment Benefits

Family and Medical Leave Updates

Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance

SAWW and Maximum Weekly Benefit (eff. 7/1/25)

Connecticut Paid and Unpaid Family and Medical Leave

Amendments (eff. 10/1/25)

Delaware Paid Leave

Amendments (eff. 7/30/25)
Regulations Updates (eff. 8/11/25)

District of Columbia Paid Family Leave

Minimum Wage and Weekly Benefit Increase (eff. 7/1/25)

Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave

Amendments (eff. 9/24/25)
Updated Resources

Minnesota Paid Leave

Model Notice Available (due by 12/1/25)
Final Regulations
Equivalent Plan Updates
Additional Updates

New York Paid Family Leave

SAWW and Maximum Weekly Benefit (eff. 1/1/26)

Oregon Paid and Unpaid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Leave Oregon – Equivalent Plan Renewal Reminder (due by 9/1/25)
Oregon Family and Medical Leave Act – Updated Model Notice (7/1/25)

Rhode Island Temporary Disability Insurance and Temporary Caregiver Insurance

Maximum Weekly Maximum Weekly Benefit Increase (eff. 7/1/25)
Amendments (eff. 1/1/26, 1/1/27 and 1/1/28)

Vermont Parental and Family Leave Act

Amendments (eff. 7/1/25)

Accrued Paid Leave Updates

Connecticut Paid Sick Leave – Amendment (eff. 6/30/25)
Maine Earned Paid Leave – Amendment (eff. 9/24/25)
Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time – Amendments, Updated Model Notice (eff. 7/1/25)
Missouri Earned Paid Sick Time – Repealed (eff. 8/28/25)
Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act – Updates/Guidance, Model Notice Available (due by 9/15/25)
Philadelphia, PA Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces Act – Updated Model Notice
Pittsburgh, PA Paid Sick Days Act – Amendments (eff. 1/1/26)

 

Other News

California Anti-Discrimination, Accommodations and Leave for Crime Victims – Model Notice Available
Illinois Lactation Accommodations – Amendment (eff. 1/1/26)
Illinois Military Leave Act – Amendment (eff. 8/1/25)
Montana Leave for Volunteer Emergency Responders – NEW (eff. 10/1/25)
Nevada Civil Air Patrol Leave – NEW (eff. 10/1/25)
New Hampshire Leave for Childbirth, Postpartum Care, Pediatric Appointments – NEW (eff. 1/1/26)
New Hampshire Leave for Military Spouses – NEW (eff. 1/1/26)
Puerto Rico Breastfeeding/Lactation Code – NEW (eff. 8/1/25)
Rhode Island Accommodations for Menopause-Related Conditions – NEW, Model Notice Available

March 2025 Statutory Update

Posted on by Angel Chang

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In this Update:

Federal Guidance

DOL: Use of Paid Time Off During FMLA and Paid Family and Medical Leave
IRS: Federal Tax Treatment of Statutory Paid Family and Medical Leave Contributions and Benefits

 

Family and Medical Leave Updates

California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and Pregnancy Disability Leave (CA PDL) – Updated Notices
Delaware Paid Leave (DE PL) – Updated Regulations
Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave (ME PFML)

Employer Registration Required
Private Plan Application
Updated Resources

Maryland Family and Medical Leave Insurance (MD FAMLI) – Potential Program Delay
Minnesota Paid Leave (MN PL)

Contribution Rate Change
Status Updates

Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) – Updated Regulations

 

Accrued Paid Leave Updates

Alaska Earned Paid Sick Time – Resources
Massachusetts Earned Sick Time – Updated Model Notice
Michigan Earned Sick Time Act (MI ESTA) – Last Minute Amendments
Missouri Earned Paid Sick Time – Reminder, Resources

October 2024 Statutory Update

Posted on by Angel Chang

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In this Update:

Paid Family and Medical Leave Updates

California State Disability Insurance (CA SDI) and Paid Family Leave (CA PFL)

Use of Vacation Time Prior to Receipt of CA PFL Benefits
Advance Filing of CA SDI and CA PFL Claims

Delaware Paid Family Leave (DE PFL) – Revised Regulations

District of Columbia Paid Family Leave (DC PFL) – Maximum Weekly Benefit Increase

Maine Paid Family Leave (ME PFL)

Updated Resources
Paid Leave Portal – Employer Registration and Private Plan Application

Maryland Family and Medical Leave Insurance (MD PFAMLI) – Status Update

Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (MA PFML) – Benefit Accruals During Leave

 

Accrued Paid Leave Updates

California Paid Sick Leave – Amendment

Massachusetts Earned Sick Time – Amendment

Michigan Earned Sick Time – Updated Resources

 

Other News

 California – Anti-Discrimination, Accommodations and Leave for Crime Victims – Amendment

 

Important Reminders 

October – December

Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (CO FAMLI) – Private Plan Requirements

Delaware Paid Leave (DE PL)

Employer Registration, Private Plan Application, and Opt-In
Model Notice Available

District of Columbia Paid Family Leave (DC PFL) – Contribution Rate Change for Q3 Remittance

Minnesota Paid Leave (MN PL) – Quarterly Wage Detail Reporting Due October 31

 

January

California State Disability Insurance (CA SDI) and Paid Family Leave (CA PFL) –  2025 Benefit Formula

Connecticut Paid Sick Leave – Applies to Most Employers Beginning January 1; Model Notice Available

Delaware Paid Leave (DE PL) – Contributions Begin January 1

Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave (ME PFML)

Contributions Begin January 1
Model Notice Available

New York Paid Prenatal Personal Leave – Becomes Effective January 1

Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) – Reasons for Leave Expand Effective January 1

Rhode Island Temporary Caregiver Insurance (RI TCI) – Maximum Duration Increases January 1

 

2025 Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Rates, Benefits and Required Notices

August 2024 Statutory Update

Posted on by Avery Helm

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In this Update:

Family and Medical Leave Updates

California Family Rights Act (CFRA) – Small Employer Family Leave Mediation Program

California Paid Family Leave (CA PFL) – Small Business Grants

Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (CO FAMLI)

SAWW Increase eff. 7/1/24

Maximum Weekly Benefit Increase eff. 1/1/25

Delaware Paid Leave (DE PL)

Amendment

Model Notice Available

District of Columbia Paid Family Leave (DC PFL)

Contribution Rate Increase eff. 7/1/24

Weekly Benefit Increase eff. 7/1/24

Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (MA PFML) – Retroactive Private Plans

Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) – Updated Model Notice

Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) – SAWW and Maximum Weekly Benefit Increase eff. 7/7/24

Rhode Island Temporary Disability Insurance (RI TDI) and Temporary Caregiver Insurance (RI TCI)

Maximum Weekly TDI and TCI Benefit Increase eff. 7/1/24

Maximum TCI Benefit Duration Increase eff. 1/1/25

Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave (WA PFML) – SAWW and Maximum Weekly Benefit Increase eff. 1/1/25

Paid Family Leave as a Class of Insurance – South Carolina

Accrued Paid Leave Updates

Michigan Accrued Paid Leave – Earned Sick Time Act (MI ESTA) Reinstated eff. 2/21/25 

Other News

New York Paid Breaks for Nursing Employees – Updated Resources

Important Reminders 

August 

Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (MA PFML) – Private Plan Reporting Due 8/31

Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) – Equivalent Plan Renewals

September

Delaware Paid Leave (DE PL) – Employer Registration Begins 9/1

October

Minnesota Paid Leave (MN PL) – Quarterly Wage Detail Reporting Due 10/31

December 2023 Statutory Update

Posted on by Angel Chang

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In this Update:

Accrued Paid Leave Updates

  • California Paid Sick Leave – updated resources
  • Chicago, IL Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave – effective date delay, amendments
  • Cook County, IL Paid Leave – amendment/NEW

 

2024 Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Benefits, Rates, and Required Notices

Statutory Update: Accrued Paid Leave Amendments in CA, IL and MN; 2024 PFML Benefits and Rates; January 1 Reminders & More

Posted on by Angel Chang

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In this Update:

Paid Family and Medical Leave Updates

  • Delaware Paid Leave (DE PL) – regulations, deadline for grandfathered plans
  • Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave – amendment

 

Accrued Paid Leave Updates

  • California Paid Sick Leave – amendment
  • Connecticut Paid Sick Leave – updated guidance and required notice
  • Chicago, IL Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave – amendment/NEW
  • Bloomington, MN Earned Sick and Safe Time – amendment
  • St. Paul, MN Earned Sick and Safe Time – amendment

Other News

  • California Leave for Reproductive Loss – NEW

January 1 Reminders

  • Connecticut Paid Leave (CT PL) – private plan renewals
  • Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (CO FAMLI) – benefits begin   
  • Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act – accrual begins
  • Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time – accrual begins, model notice available
  • New Hampshire Paid Family and Medical Leave (NH PFML) – annual enrollment
  • Other Laws Becoming Effective or Amended Effective January 1

 

2024 Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Benefits and Rates

Statutory Update: Maine Enacts Paid Family and Medical Leave (ME PFML); Federal Guidance; PFML and Accrued Paid Leave Updates & More

Posted on by Avery Helm

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In this Update:

Federal

Resources and Guidance
  • Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) – updated worksite poster, proposed regulations
  • Recent Guidance – FMLA, ADA     

State and Local

Family and Medical Leave
  • Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (CO FAMLI) – reminder, regulations update
  • Massachusetts Parental Leave Act (MPLA) (unpaid) – updated guidance, updated required notice
  • Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave (ME PFML) – NEW
  • New York Disability Benefits Law (NY DBL) – regulations update
  • Oregon Paid and Unpaid Family and Medical Leave (OR PFML and OFLA) – amendments, regulations update
  • Rhode Island TDI and TCI – maximum benefit increase effective 7/1/23
  • Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave (WA PFML) – amendments, regulations update
  • Tennessee Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit – NEW  
  • Paid Family Leave as a Class of Insurance – Alabama, Florida, Texas
  Accrued Paid Leave
  • Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act – amendment, updated required notice
  • Connecticut Paid Sick Leave – amendment
  • St. Paul, Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time – regulations update
  • Oregon Paid Sick Time – regulations update
  • Washington Paid Sick Leave – amendment
  • Seattle, WA Paid Sick and Safe Time for Gig Workers – NEW
Other News
  • Anaheim, CA Hotel Worker Protections – NEW
  • Illinois – New and Amended Legislation                                                                                                                                                                               
    • Victims’ Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA) – amendment
    • Child Extended Bereavement Leave – NEW
    • Blood and Organ Donation Leave – amendment
  • Louisiana Leave for Genetic Testing and Cancer Screening – NEW
  • Minnesota Voting Leave – amendment
  • Nevada Domestic Violence Leave – amendment
  • New Hampshire Accommodations for Nursing Mothers – NEW
  • Oregon Leave for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault or Stalking – amendment

Statutory Update: COVID-19 Legislation; New Federal Worksite Posters, PFML and Accrued Paid Leave Updates & More

Posted on by Avery Helm

May 25, 2023

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In this update:

COVID-19 Legislation

Federal

Recent Guidance

EEOC Guidance – COVID-19 and Anti-Discrimination Laws (Post-PHE) – updated

State and Local

Emergency Paid Sick Leave
Recently Expired
  • Long Beach, CA COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL)
  • Los Angeles City, CA COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL)
  • Los Angeles County, CA Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL)
  • Puerto Rico Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL)
  • San Francisco, CA Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL)
  • Seattle, WA Paid Sick and Safe Time for Gig Workers (GW PSST)
Still in Effect
  • Oakland, CA COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL)
  • Colorado Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL)
  • Nevada Hospitality Workers Paid Leave
  • New York COVID-19 Sick Leave
  • Philadelphia, PA COVID-19 Leave
Side-by-Side EPSL Summary – updated

Non-COVID-19 Legislation

Federal

Updated Worksite Posters
  • Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA)
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Recent Guidance

Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act)

State and Local

Paid Family and Medical Leave
  • Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (CO FAMLI) – amendment, base period wages
  • Connecticut Paid Leave (CT PL) – maximum weekly benefit increase June 1, 2023
  • Maryland Paid Family and Medical Leave (MD PFML) – effective date change and amendments
  • Oregon Paid Family and Medical Leave (OR PFML) – potential effective date delay
  • Paid Family Leave as a Class of Insurance
    • Arkansas – new, effective July 30, 2023
    • Tennessee – new, effective January 1, 2024
  • Michigan Tax Incentive for Employers Providing Paid Adoption Leave – delayed
Accrued Paid Leave 
  • Puerto Rico Minimum Wage, Vacation and Sick Leave Act – reversal of 2022 amendments
  • Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act – resources
  • Bloomington, MN Earned Sick and Safe Leave – model notice and resources
Other News
  • Colorado Military Leave – amendment
  • Georgia Kin Care – removal of repeal date
  • Georgia Voting Leave – amendment
  • Virginia Leave for Organ and Bone Marrow Donation – new, effective July 1, 2023

Statutory Update: COVID-19 Legislation; Protections for Pregnant and Working Mothers; PFML and Accrued Paid Leave Updates & More

Posted on by Claire Smego

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In this Update:

COVID-19 Legislation

State and Local

Emergency Paid Sick Leave

  • Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations – new, effective February 3, 2023          
  • San Francisco, CA Public Health Emergency Leave – COVID-19 requirement ending February 28, 2023   
  • Colorado Public Health Emergency Leave – status (still in effect)      
  • Side-by-Side EPSL Summary – updated       

Non-COVID-19 Legislation

Federal

Anti-Discrimination and Accommodation         

  • Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Employees                                                                                                                                                                                        
    • Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – new, effective June 27, 2023                                                                                                                                                    
    • Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers Act – new, effective December 29, 2022                                                                                

Recent Guidance          

  • Telework, the FLSA and the FMLA   

State and Local

Paid Family and Medical Leave

  • Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (MA PFML) Regulations – amendment, maintenance of health benefits             
  • Vermont Family and Medical Leave Insurance (VT FMLI) – new, voluntary for private employers beginning July 1, 2024            
  • Reminders and Updated Resources                                                                                                                                                                                   
    • Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (CO FAMLI)             
    • New Hampshire Paid Family and Medical Leave (NH PFML)                                  
    • Oregon Paid Family and Medical Leave (OR PFML)                                  

Accrued Paid Leave                          

  • Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act – new, effective January 1, 2024
  • Michigan Paid Medical Leave Act – Status of Litigation – no changes to current requirements
  • Bloomington, MN Earned Sick and Safe Leave – amendments, law becomes effective July 1, 2023
  • St. Paul, MN Earned Sick and Safe Time – clarifications and amendments effective February 18, 2023

Other News        

  • California – Bereavement Leave – clarification on covered family members
  • San Francisco, CA – Military Leave Pay Protection Act – new, effective February 19, 2023
  • New York – Electronic Access to Required Postings – new, effective December 16, 2022
  • New York – Lactation Accommodations – new, effective June 7, 2023