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    Virginia enacts paid family medical leave program

    Virginia has enacted a statewide paid family and medical leave (PFML) insurance program requiring employer and employee payroll contributions beginning in 2028, with benefits paid to eligible employees for qualifying family and medical reasons starting December 1, 2028.























































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Virginia enacts paid family medical leave program

Virginia has enacted a statewide paid family and medical leave (PFML) insurance program requiring employer and employee payroll …

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DOL looks to “simplify” joint employment

The DOL has proposed a new joint employment rule that would clarify how employers are assessed under the …

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Ask our experts: Preparing for EEO-1 reporting

Preparing for EEO‑1 reporting? Our experts answer common questions on race and ethnicity data collection, reporting changes, and …

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Virginia enacts new heat illness-prevention law

Virginia has enacted a new heat illness‑prevention law that will require employers to implement formal prevention plans starting …

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Federal contractors must agree not to engage in “racially discriminatory” DEI

A new executive order requires federal contractors to certify they do not engage in racially discriminatory DEI practices, …

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Washington State bans all noncompetes, voids existing agreements

Washington has enacted a near‑total ban on employee noncompete agreements. Under amendments taking effect June 30, 2027, all …

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Military leave reminders: 8 things employers should be thinking about right now

A practical guide for employers on managing military leave under USERRA, highlighting key compliance risks, pay and benefits …

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Major employment law changes coming to Washington State

Washington State has enacted a slate of new employment laws covering issues such as employee microchip privacy, wage-theft …

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Employees stranded in the Middle East: key considerations for employers

Flight cancellations and airspace closures linked to the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran are disrupting employee …

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