2024 Leave Law Compliance Guide
Complete guide to leave law changes and compliance requirements for 2024, including new state paid leave programs and federal updates.
Key Changes for 2024
Colorado FAMLI Program Active
Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance program is now fully active, providing up to 12 weeks of paid leave.
Maine Paid Leave Begins
Maine's paid family and medical leave program launches, making it the 13th state with paid family leave.
Minnesota Paid Leave
Minnesota's paid family and medical leave program begins contributions.
Federal Updates
PUMP Act Enforcement
The Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act continues to expand lactation accommodations requirements.
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
PWFA requires reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions.
State Updates
California
- *Minimum wage increased to $16/hour, affecting sick leave pay calculations
- *SB 616 expanded paid sick leave from 3 to 5 days (40 hours)
New York
- *Paid Family Leave benefit increased to 67% of average weekly wage
- *Maximum weekly benefit increased
Washington
- *PFML premium rate adjusted
- *Benefit calculation updated
Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Check your state's labor department for complete requirements.
Action Items for 2024
- highUpdate California sick leave policies to 5 days minimumby January 1, 2024
- highRegister for Colorado FAMLI if you have CO employeesby January 1, 2024
- mediumReview PUMP Act compliance for nursing mothersby Ongoing
- mediumUpdate PWFA accommodation proceduresby Ongoing
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