The landscape of paid leave is rapidly evolving, with new laws and amendments taking effect across various jurisdictions. You’re invited to attend the upcoming Summer 2025 series of free webcasts, presented by Lockton’s Integrated Absence Solutions practice and HR Compliance Consulting team. This webcast series will delve into the latest developments in Paid Sick Leave (PSL) and Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML), offering insights into compliance challenges and strategic approaches for employers. Topics will include recent legislative changes, coordination with existing leave policies, and best practices for managing leave across multiple jurisdictions. Join us to stay informed and ensure your organization is prepared for the changes ahead.
Read on to learn more and to register for any of the three webcasts:
From policy to practice: Navigating the paid sick leave patchwork and aligning policies for 2026 compliance
2-3 p.m. CT on Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Speakers: Paula Day, JD, Sierra Poulson, JD, and Sheri Burgess
In 2025, the landscape of paid sick leave in the United States is as complex as ever. Employers must navigate a mosaic of regulations that vary widely across jurisdictions. Recent developments, such as voter-approved paid sick leave laws in Missouri, Alaska and Nebraska highlight the dynamic nature of these laws and the challenges they pose for multistate employers. Is an all-inclusive paid time off policy the solution? Or would a separate paid sick leave policy be better for the organization? It’s not too early to think about making changes for 2026 and beyond.
This webcast will provide practical guidance for compliance in this evolving environment. Join us when we discuss:
Overview of recent and upcoming changes to paid sick leave laws;
Compliance challenges for multistate employers and how remote work arrangements intersect with state and local leave laws;
Strategies for managing varying accrual rates, usage caps, and carryover provisions; and
Approaches to harmonizing policies across different jurisdictions.
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Developments in paid family and medical leave: Key changes and compliance strategies
2-3 p.m. CT on Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Speakers: Paula Day, JD, Adam Morell, JD, Anthony Liolios, JD, and Perch Abrahamyan
The landscape of Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) continues to evolve with new state programs beginning to pay benefits effective January 1, 2026. These developments present both opportunities and challenges for employers striving to maintain compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This webcast will delve into the latest PFML changes, common compliance pitfalls, and effective strategies to navigate this complex terrain to include:
Overview of new PFML programs in Delaware, Maine and Minnesota;
Common compliance mistakes, penalties and how to avoid them;
Tips for effective communication with employees regarding their leave entitlements;
Key considerations when weighing whether to opt for the state plan or an equivalent plan;
Coordination strategies with FMLA, other leave laws, short-term disability, and accrued paid leave; and
PFML proposals to watch.
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Is your business ready for Nebraska’s new paid leave law?
2-3 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025
Speakers: Sierra Poulson, JD, Adam Morell, JD, Brad Bakerink
The Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (NHFWA) is effective Oct. 1, 2025. Stay informed and be prepared! Join our webcast to understand what is required and how to stay compliant. In this one-hour session, we will cover:
Key rules on accrual, usage, carryover, and frontloading of paid leave;
Employer responsibilities for employee notices, pay statements, and documentation;
How existing paid time off policies can be used to meet NHFWA requirements;
Best practices for training HR, managers, and supervisors; and
Ways Lockton’s IAS practice can help guide your compliance strategy.
