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So, when exactly is this COVID-19 paid sick leave and FMLA relief package going to become law?

March 17, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

Over the weekend, we got news that federal emergency paid sick leave is coming, with significant changes to FMLA too. Yesterday, I broke it down in plain English for you.

Today at noon Eastern, I’m going on Facebook Live (here) and, by reader request, Zoom (here, limited space available) to answer some of your questions about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

But, speaking of timing, when the heck might this House bill become law? Continue reading

In plain English, here’s what the House just greenlit for emergency FMLA and paid sick leave

March 16, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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What a week it was! I spent it providing coronavirus counseling out the wazoo, while reading more COVID-19 legal updates than I thought were possible, including me posting on Saturday. Saturday!?!

But, ICYMI, just after midnight on Saturday, the House passed a revised version of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act with approval from President Trump. Federal emergency FMLA and paid sick leave are practically here.

Weekend Update: Federal emergency paid sick leave is coming, with significant changes to FMLA too.

March 14, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

Late last night, the House passed a revised version of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act with approval from President Trump. Continue reading

Pending federal Coronavirus legislation could create major changes to the FMLA.

March 13, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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We’re taking HUGE here. Continue reading

Let’s update you on the status of paid sick leave for Coronavirus/COVID-19…

March 12, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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We’ve got a lot to discuss. Continue reading

😮📢Feds introduce legislation mandating paid sick leave for Coronavirus

March 9, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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You read it here first. Continue reading

🔎Your post-Super Bowl guide to spotting employee FMLA or other sick leave abuse🔍

February 3, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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According to a recent survey, 17.5 million American workers may be skipping work today, the day after the Super Bowl. About 6 in 10 of those employees had their Monday absence pre-approved. So, at least you can plan for that.

But, what about the other 6-or-so million?

At last. At long last, New Jersey has finalized its regulations supporting its Earned Sick Leave Law

January 17, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Late in October 2018, New Jersey’s Earned Sick Leave Law (ESLL) took effect. Under the ESLL, employees can accrue one hour of earned sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 in a year. Continue reading

“Paid Sick Leave?!? How about paid leave for ANY reason? Now, hold my lobster martini.” — Maine, probably.

June 6, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

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City and state-mandated paid sick leave is so 2018.

In 2019, the State of Maine has decided up the ante by requiring most private employers to provide paid leave for any reason. Continue reading

The Human Resources FMLA (and other questionable absences) Cheat Sheet for post-Super Bowl Monday

January 31, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

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In between placing prop bets on the Super Bowl LIII Halftime Show (courtesy of SportsInteraction) — for entertainment purposes only, of course — I read on the AP News wire, “Super Bowl Fever May Sideline Record 17.2 Million Workers on Monday.”

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