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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

To my valued HR colleagues, I came across a helpful FAQ document about the Paid Leave for All Workers Act that I wanted to share with you and your team(s)! This document provides important information about the act and how it can impact your organization. Check it out and feel free to share it with others in your network who may find it useful. Here's the link to the document: https://lnkd.in/gpqWXJxb Hope you find it helpful! Best, John Bradshaw

Here's hoping, for the sake of all businesses, that the complexity doesn't just increase. A few takeaways: - 'Exposure Draft' due in September to consultation group - Pro-rate sick leave for part timers (receive less days) - Changing annual leave from entitlement to an accrual system

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

Are you ready to strike the right balance between employee rights and your company’s productivity? 🌟 In 2024, Spain rolled out new paid leave policies, pushing companies to update their HR strategies—not just to stay compliant, but also to boost talent retention. Do you know all the ins and outs of these changes and how they might impact your organization? 👉 Check out our article. #PaidLeave #LaborAdvisory #CompanyBranch #BusinessConsulting 

A bipartisan, national solution on paid leave is a goal worth fighting for. HR Policy is working with members of the House and Senate working group to explore a workable solution. In response to the Congressional Working Group, HR Policy firmly endorses the establishment of a nationwide standard, empowering employers to provide equitable access to paid leave for employees, irrespective of their workplace location. Comprehensive paid leave policies serve as a foundational benefit for our member companies, and we emphasize the importance of their continued existence. We will continue to engage in discussions with lawmakers, offering our policy suggestions and collaborating with all those aiming to advance paid leave benefits. Read the Association’s comments https://bit.ly/4bdkNsR #hr #chro #hrpolicy #paidleave

Chicago employers have only a few weeks left to comply with new paid leave rules impacting workers in the city. Here are the five critical areas to review as you prepare and finalize your paid leave policies and practices. #HR #humanresources #paidleave #employeebenefits

The Illinois paid leave law for Jan 1, 2024, had regulations released on April 30th, 2024.   Here are some highlights:   Carryover - employer & employee may mutually agree in writing and on an annual basis that unused PTO with be paid out to the employee vs carried over into the next year.   Front-loading - employers must give written notice to the employee informing the employee of how many hours they are given in PTO before their start date.   FYI this is for the state of IL.   Chicago/Cook County has additional regulations in addition to these.   Best practice:   Review this legislation in full and ensure compliance with the law:   https://lnkd.in/gqwS2Vhf   Message me directly to set up time to discuss ways to:   - Proactively manage compliance - Communicate updates to the workforce - Implement organizational goals   Let’s strategize together!      

FRIDAY FACT: Did you know that Chicago increased paid leave requirements on July 1? Read more about the ordinance in this @GTM Payroll article here: https://lnkd.in/esWxmCgM #ChicagoPaidLeave #PaidLeaveRequirements #Chicago #EmployeeBenefits #LaborLaws #WorkplacePolicy #ChicagoOrdinance #SickLeave #EmployeeRights #PTO #TimeOff #PaidTimeOff #WorkLifeBalance #EmploymentLaw #HRCompliance #BusinessNews #LaborRegulations #EmployeeWellness #ChicagoLaborLaws #EmployerResponsibilities #BusinessCompliance #EmployeeAdvocacy #WorkplaceBenefits #ChicagoEmployers #PaidLeaveUpdates #EmployeeHealthcare #LeavePolicies #Benefits

It's hard enough to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of compliance, but it's even harder to understand what to look for. As we continue to progress in 2024 and laws continue to change, it's important to know what to look for and how to implement those changes. Check out an example of our how-to guide focusing on compliance with Paid Sick Leave Laws regardless of multi-state vs single-state employment. #Brightmine #HR #howto #leavelaws #compliance #happyHR https://lnkd.in/gXXpHxv4