State paid family leave benefit changes in 2026

First and foremost, employers need to be aware of where they have employees,” a member of the firm at Epstein Becker & Green said.
Virginia Mercury

Va. lawmakers try again on paid sick leave and family medical leave bills

In Virginia, there is no state policy that sets a minimum for paid sick days, so it’s up to companies whether they offer them or not. A multi-year effort to require paid sick leave for workers is up ...

Paid family and medical leave benefits will begin May 1

Starting May 1, workers across Maine will be able to access paid family and medical leave. The Maine Paid Leave Authority ...
WTVR.com

Virginia primed to give workers 12 weeks paid family leave. But at what cost?

Under the proposed legislation, the Virginia Employment Commission would run a program to provide up to 12 weeks each year of ...

Making Progress on Paid Family and Medical Leave Policies in the South

Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) and paid sick leave help workers maintain their livelihoods while taking care of ...
National Law Review

New Year, New Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave?

The new year brings some changes to the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program.

Maine's paid family and medical leave program begins this spring

The program's director says it will significantly change how Maine workers balance employment and personal responsibilities.