Policy Updates
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UPDATE Maine Earned Paid Leave
We have added language to address revised agency guidance regarding annual usage limitations.
NEW Washington: About This Handbook/Disclaimer
We have added this disclaimer in an attempt to provide potential litigation protection from class action claims based on employer violations of state law limitations on outside employment and confidentiality.
NEW Delaware Paid Family Leave
Beginning January 1, 2026, eligible employees may take job-protected paid leave for certain family and/or medical reasons during a benefit year, depending upon the size of the employer. We have added these policies to reflect those requirements.
NEW Delaware Paid Family and Medical Leave
Beginning January 1, 2026, eligible employees may take job-protected paid leave for certain family and/or medical reasons during a benefit year, depending upon the size of the employer. We have added these policies to reflect those requirements.
NEW Minnesota: Breaks and Meal Periods (for Non-Exempt Employees)
We have added this policy to reflect new requirements in Minnesota for meals and rest breaks (with significant penalties for non-compliance) effective January 1, 2026.
NEW Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave (for Employers Using the State Plan)
Beginning May 1, 2026, eligible employees may take job-protected paid leave for certain family and medical reasons during the course of a benefit year. We are adding this policy to reflect those requirements for employers using the state plan.
NEW Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave (for Employers Using a Private Plan)
Beginning May 1, 2026, eligible employees may take job-protected paid leave for certain family and medical reasons during the course of a benefit year. We are adding this policy to reflect those requirements for employers using a private plan.
UPDATE: Paid Sick Leave for Covered Federal Contractors and Subcontractors
We have refined the underlying logic for this policy and made stylistic changes for consistency.
UPDATE New York City Safe and Sick Leave (includes the New York Paid Sick Leave Law)
We have updated this policy to reflect amendments effective February 22, 2026.
UPDATE New York City Temporary Schedule Change
We have updated this policy to note amendments effective February 22, 2026, which may result in elimination of the policy.