By: Rich Glass, Principal, Mercer’s Law & Policy Group
More than one-third of all states have some form of accrued paid leave requirement; 18 states (including three with laws that take effect in 2025) and Washington, DC, require paid sick leave, with three other states requiring accrued paid time off that can be used for any reason.
By: Rich Glass, Principal, Mercer’s Law & Policy Group
Mandates requiring paid leave for an employee’s own health condition exist in many states —along with Puerto Rico and Washington, DC. Several other states will start similar programs in the next few years.
By: Rich Glass, Principal, Mercer’s Law & Policy Group
This article highlights 10 top compliance and policy issues likely to affect health and leave benefits in 2025 and suggests action steps for employers.
By: Rich Glass, Principal, Mercer’s Law & Policy Group
Puerto Rico has its own tax, benefit and insurance laws. Nonetheless, many (but not all) US laws apply to this territory of a little more than three million residents.