Employers face a complicated patchwork of state, local and federal laws governing time off for family and medical reasons. The intersection of ...

On January 14, 2025, the Department of Labor issued an Opinion Letter regarding the applicability of the Family and Medical Leave Act ...

The answer is no. According to the Maine Department of Labor, once a private plan substitution is approved and takes effect, ...

HR leaders at small and mid-sized businesses juggle an average of eight different job responsibilities. Benefits brokers can ...

The Paid Family and Medical Leave Act on Monday passed its first legislative hurdle, much to the relief — and dismay — of different parents present at its first committee hearing. It took more than ...

According to the new IRS guidance, issued on January 15, employers may deduct payments made toward mandatory state leave programs as an excise tax. Employees can deduct their contributions as income ...

The lawsuit was filed Monday in Kennebec County Superior Court and claims the PFML rules harm Maine employers that will offer a private family and medical leave plan, such as Bath Iron Works and other ...

That's where the concept of paid family and medical leave (PFML) comes in. However, in the United States, paid family and medical leave policies are enacted and the state level. These laws vary in ...

The Maine State Chamber of Commerce and Bath Iron Works have filed a civil lawsuit against the Maine Department of Labor and its commissioner in connection with the DOL's recently approved rules ...

Paid family and medical leave (PFML): AARP New Mexico is prioritizing legislation for paid family and medical leave, reflecting broader efforts to support families and workers across the state . “ ...

Wellesley’s Select Board has approved the list of 46 articles to be discussed and voted on at Annual Town Meeting starting on ...