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PAID LEAVE FOR ALL WORKERS ACT UPDATE: The Illinois Department of Labor ("IDOL") recently sent to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules ("JCAR") the proposed FINAL RULES governing the PLFAWA (see link below). JCAR is meeting to review the proposed FINAL RULES on February 6, 2024. One BIG change in the proposed FINAL RULES, from the proposed Rules issued by the IDOL on 11/3/23, is the cumulative amount of unused paid leave hours employees an carry over into the next 12-month period. The initial proposed Rules permitted employees to carry over up to 80 hours of unused paid leave into the next 12-month period; the proposed FINAL RULES have reduced that amount to 40 hours. What has not changed is an employer's right to restrict employees' use of paid leave to no more than 40 hours in a 12-month period, even if, for example, an employee carries over into the next 12-month period the full 40 hours of unused paid leave. Employers should take the time to review and make any changes that may now be required under the proposed FINAL Rules to paid leave policies drafted and put in effect as of 1/1/24, as it is anticipated that JCAR will adopt the proposed FINAL Rules in their current form. https://lnkd.in/gmPPt_V3

Chicago's Paid Leave Ordinance which went into effect July 1, 2024, requires all employers to provide paid leave to employees, impacting businesses city-wide. From accrual rates to compliance tips, get all the information you need to prepare your business for these changes. Learn more! #Payroll #HCM #compliance

🎉 Illinois stepped up its game with a recent Paid Time Off (PTO) law, setting a new standard for employee benefits. Workers in Illinois will enjoy five full days of PTO, separate from sick leave. That's right, not just for sickness, but paid time off for any reason! 🌴 Following in these footsteps, Chicago's not staying behind. The city has introduced an ordinance allowing for an additional five sick days. Yes, you read that correctly - that's up to 10 paid days off for Chicagoans! 🏙️📅 But wait, there's more to it. Navigating the rules about carryover and understanding the implications for both employers and employees can get tricky. From accrual vs. front-loading to ensuring compliance, we're here to break it all down for you. At Cramer Law Group, we understand the importance of staying informed about these changes. Employment law is dynamic, with employer and employee rights constantly evolving. We're committed to keeping you updated and ensuring that you're well-prepared for these significant shifts. Whether you're an employer wondering about your obligations or an employee curious about your new rights, we've got you covered. Stay tuned for more updates and insights into how these laws impact you. 💬 Have questions about the new PTO and sick leave laws? Drop us a message or give us a call. We're here to help you navigate these exciting changes! ⚖️ Cramer Law Group | Employment Lawyers Who Make Work Life Better | Chicago, Illinois 📲 312-924-0219 📍 161 N. Clark St, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60601 🌐 cramer-law.com #IllinoisPTOLaw #ChicagoSickLeave #ChicagoPaidTimeOff #EmploymentLawUpdates #CramerLawGroup

Employers in Illinois: do you know all the ins and outs of the new Paid Leave for All Workers Act? You need to! This is a new law applicable to most employers in Illinois, and it's effective NOW. Our article discusses many of the highlights of the Act, and also provides a link to a set of FAQs from the Illinois Department of Labor for more information. And as a reminder to ALL employers, everywhere: if you change or update your policies, be sure to communicate the changes in writing to all of your staff. https://lnkd.in/gwcG-Ywb

If you're an #Illinois employer, this update is for you! The Department of Labor has published final rules implementing the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. This article summarizes the final rules (effective April 30, 2024). ⤵️ #paidleave #employeebenefits

📣 Attention Employers! 📣 Are you wondering how to navigate the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act?  Look no further! Our latest blog has got you covered. We break down all the nitty-gritty details to ensure you remain compliant while prioritizing the well-being of your hardworking employees. Check it out now:  https://lnkd.in/ghEcwFPA #IllinoisEmployers #ComplianceMatters #TimeOffChanges 

🎉 Illinois stepped up its game with a recent Paid Time Off (PTO) law, setting a new standard for employee benefits. Workers in Illinois will enjoy five full days of PTO, separate from sick leave. That's right, not just for sickness, but paid time off for any reason! 🌴 Following in these footsteps, Chicago's not staying behind. The city has introduced an ordinance allowing for an additional five sick days. Yes, you read that correctly - that's up to 10 paid days off for Chicagoans! 🏙️📅 But wait, there's more to it. Navigating the rules about carryover and understanding the implications for both employers and employees can get tricky. From accrual vs. front-loading to ensuring compliance, we're here to break it all down for you. At Cramer Law Group, we understand the importance of staying informed about these changes. Employment law is dynamic, with employer and employee rights constantly evolving. We're committed to keeping you updated and ensuring that you're well-prepared for these significant shifts. Whether you're an employer wondering about your obligations or an employee curious about your new rights, we've got you covered. Stay tuned for more updates and insights into how these laws impact you. 💬 Have questions about the new PTO and sick leave laws? Drop us a message or give us a call. We're here to help you navigate these exciting changes! ⚖️ Cramer Law Group | Employment Lawyers Who Make Work Life Better | Chicago, Illinois 📲 312-924-0219 📍 161 N. Clark St, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60601 🌐 cramer-law.com #IllinoisPTOLaw #ChicagoSickLeave #ChicagoPaidTimeOff #EmploymentLawUpdates #CramerLawGroup

Employers with St. Paul, Minnesota employees: The St. Paul Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity (which enforces the St. Paul Earned Sick and Safe Time Ordinance (the “Ordinance”)) recently released a guidance addressing various nuances of the Ordinance, including: - whether time spent traveling by employees counts as time worked for purposes of accruing earned sick and safe time (“ESST”) - proper procedures for frontloading ESST - what requirements must be met for an existing PTO policy to satisfy the Ordinance’s requirements; and - the circumstances under which an employer can ask for documentation to verify an employee’s request to use ESST Businesses with employees in St. Paul should review the guidance carefully to make sure their paid sick/safe leave and/or PTO policies comply with the guidance, as well as Minnesota’s statewide paid sick leave law.   A link to the guidance can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eeRtqaTJ #sicktime #ordinance #stpaul #DGPERKS

Have you checked out our list of state legislative updates from our most recent December HR newsletter? Chicago Paid Leave Changes Delayed Until Jul 1, 2024 – The Chicago City Council has voted to delay a new law that will expand the city’s paid leave mandate to 40 hours of paid leave (PL) plus 40 hours of paid sick leave (PSL). The implementation has been delayed to July 1, 2024. Until the new law is effective in July, Chicago employees will continue to earn one hour of paid sick leave, not paid time off, for every 40 hours they work (or at least five days per year). Read the full article on our blog, along with our legal update PDFs: https://ow.ly/Cw0i30sA4Q5 Questions? We're here to help: hr@employco.com #hrnewsletter #statelegislativeupdates #chicagopaidleave #paidleavechanges #workplacepolicy #employeebenefits #hrcompliance #hrinsights

If you're an #Illinois employer, this update is for you! The Department of Labor has published final rules implementing the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. This article summarizes the final rules (effective April 30, 2024). ⤵️ #paidleave #employeebenefits