In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, states have passed new laws and issued new regulations and guidance about employee leave taken for COVID-19 reasons. These provisions are in addition to the federal Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act, passed on March 18 as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).

Key features of new laws and regulations include the length of leave, compensation for leave, and eligibility requirements for leave. Click below to read the full article which includes descriptions of new state employee leave provisions and guidance enacted or issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, along with links to government resources providing further information. Information about similar measures in select major cities is also included.

As always, please reach out to the Sullivan Benefits team with any questions or requests for additional information; we are here to help keep you updated with new leave laws in this everchanging compliance area! And for our clients - don't forget you have access to ThinkHR Resources staffed with live advisors and compliance content to help you navigate leave compliance, HR, safety and people risk management issues.