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New Parental Leave Laws in Washington D.C.
Gain an understanding of current obligations for employee leave laws in the District of Columbia as well as any pending legislation to keep your company in compliance. Stronger employee leave protections under District of Columbia are on the horizon. Employers in D.C. already have obligations much greater than those in other jurisdictions, in particular with respect to providing paid (and unpaid) leave for employees who are parents. Small employers often do not realize that the obligation applies to them and larger employers often do not realize just how much is required. Pending before the Council is the Universal Paid Leave Act, which would further increase employers’ obligations by requiring employers to provide paid leave, in certain situations, for up to 16 weeks and to make payments to a special fund administered by the D.C. government. This topic helps businesses understand current obligations and any consequences for non-compliance. What’s more, it will provide a detailed description of any pending legislation with an analysis of the trends moving forward and tips for employers on how to adapt.
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- Mandatory Paid Leave: Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act of 2008 and Earned Sick and Safe Leave Act of 2013
- How It Works: Which Employers Required to Follow, Amount of Leave and Requirements to Obtain Leave, When Employee Can Begin to Access Paid Leave, Employer's Right to Request Certification for Leave
- Employer Obligations: Notice to Employees, Maintenance of Records and No Discrimination
- Penalties for Non-Compliance
- Impact/Results of ODCA 2015 Audit: Found the Act Is Having "Minimal Impact on Employers"Mandatory Unpaid Leave: D.C. FMLA of 1990, D.C. Parental Leave Act of 1994 and Protecting Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2014
- How It Works: Which Employers Required to Follow, Amount of Leave and Requirements to Obtain Leave, When Employee Can Begin to Access Leave, Employer's Right to Request Certification for Leave
- Employer Obligations: Notice to Employees, Maintenance of Records and No Discrimination
- Penalties for Non-ComplianceWhat's on the Horizon - Universal Paid Leave Act of 2015/2016
- Status and Description: Which Employers Required to Follow, Amount of Leave and Requirements to Obtain Leave, When Employee Can Begin to Access Paid Leave
- New Payment Structure: Employer Contributes to a Special Fund Based on Percentage of Employee's Income
- Employer Obligations: Notice to Employees, Maintenance of Records and No Retaliation
- Penalties for Non-Compliance
- Predictions for the Future and How to Adapt
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