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Revised May 4, 2021
Many states have passed laws and issued new guidance and rules about employee leave taken for COVID-19 reasons. These provisions are in addition to the paid employee leave required by the Families First Coronavirus Act passed back in March.
The new laws and regulations vary per state. Key features include the length and purpose of leave, eligibility requirements, and leave compensation.
Employers should be alert to the following actions on the state level:
- Guidance on the application of existing laws and rules on COVID-19 circumstances
- New employee leave laws and regulations
- Rules on employee leave and changes to existing laws
Download the bulletin to see which states had already made updates to their requirements.
This blog is intended to be a compilation of information and resources pulled from federal, state, and local agencies. This is not intended to be legal advice. For up to the minute information and guidance on COVID-19, please follow the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and your local health organizations.
National Insurance Services is not a law firm and no opinion, suggestion, or recommendation of the firm or its employees shall constitute legal advice. Readers are advised to consult with their own attorney for a determination of their legal rights, responsibilities and liabilities, including the interpretation of any statute or regulation, or its application to the readers’ business activities.
