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Are your employee leave policies compliant with state and federal laws?

Here are just a few key issues that people leaders should be aware of, not only to remain compliant, but also to make employee leave more stress-free.

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Bureaucratic red tape Aside from the more recently passed legislation on the federal, state, and local levels, many HR leaders are still challenged with staying on top of the myriad of existing leave laws

In the past few years, organizations have faced unprecedented challenges, including a sudden shift to remote work, employee burnout, and rampant resignations. Another issue adding to these challenges is a complex maze of employee leave policies. There are currently federal leave laws such as the FMLA, ADA, and USERRA, as well as religious observations under Title VII, and workers’ compensation. In addition, there are 396 state-specific and 67 county-specific leave laws, and they are growing and changing constantly.

Related: The evolution of paid family leave regulations and what to expect next

 

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