AICPA seeks clarity on revamped paid family leave credit rules The request came in an AICPA letter to Treasury and the IRS seeking guidance on how employers should implement changes to the paid family leave credit.

AICPA seeks clarity on revamped paid family leave credit rules www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2026/ma... #PFL #familyleave #IRS #tax #AICPA #FMLA

Cathy Myers on Bringing to Life the Evolved Nest In this Nesting Ambassador Program's Praxis Gathering, Cathy Myers of the venerable nonprofit, Family and Home Network, shares her four decades of public policy education and advocacy for family leave...

Cathy Myers of Family and Home Network shares decades of advocacy for #familyleave and #childcare. As a Certified Nesting Ambassador, Cathy guides us through needed shifts in cultural norms and public policy based on the science of the #EvolvedNest.

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California Paid Family Leave Guidance for Torrance Workers Torrance Employees Receive 2026 Update on California Paid Family Leave Rights Torrance, United States - February 18,

California Paid Family Leave Guidance for Torrance Workers

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Californians are using paid family leave at record levels In 2025, the state increased payments for people who took time off to care for a child or a family member.

Californians are using paid family leave at record levels

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Planning for Family Leave? Read the Fine Print Although the federal law doesn’t require paid leave, a growing number of states have enacted paid programs and 2026 brings changes.

Family leave is about more than time away from work. It can affect retirement savings, benefits, and long-term income. Advisors and clients alike should read the fine print. #financialplanning #FamilyLeave

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Judicial branch asks lawmakers for funds to protect judges, cover employer share of paid leave State court leaders told the House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee the judiciary is facing rising threats to judges and staff and requested funding for a five-part security package plus money to cover the employer share of Minnesota paid family leave, and the committee laid the finance-file request over for further action.

Minnesota's judicial branch is sounding the alarm over rising threats to judges and staff, asking lawmakers for critical funds to enhance security and support paid family leave.

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#MN #CivicAccountability #MinnesotaJudiciary #CitizenPortal #JudicialSafety #FamilyLeave

Committee moves paid-family-leave accounting bill to House floor After a brief work session, the committee moved SB 1520 to the floor with a 'do pass' recommendation; staff said the bill allows the Oregon Employment Department to adopt accounting rules for the paid family and medical leave insurance fund and reported minimal fiscal impact and no revenue impact.

Oregon's Senate Bill 1520, aimed at enhancing the paid family and medical leave accounting system, just got the green light to move forward!

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#OR #FamilyLeave #FiscalResponsibility

Minnesota paid leave program's rollout was $70 million under budget, director says Minnesota is in its second full month of a sweeping new paid leave policy that impacts almost all residents.

I don't know, maybe the fact that we were under siege & #TheOccupation skewed the numbers just a tad?? Too many people couldn't afford the reduced pay of #FamilyLeave, especially if they are working multiple jobs. www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...

Votes at a glance: Key bills the Virginia Senate passed Feb. 17, 2026 The Senate disposed of a broad calendar, passing dozens of bills including measures on paid family leave, collective bargaining, PFAS in biosolids, energy and utility reforms, and criminal‑justice updates. Several bills passed unanimously; a few high‑profile measures failed or were sent back for further review.

The Virginia Senate made headlines on February 17, 2026, passing key measures on immigration, paid family leave, and clean energy, while some high-profile bills faced unexpected setbacks.

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House committee backs bill to double paid maternity leave for state employees to 12 weeks The House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee voted 6-2 Feb. 4 to recommend HB 329, which would extend paid maternity leave for state employees from 6 to 12 weeks, create a $3 million pilot reimbursement pool for K–12 districts funded from the stabilization fund, and clarify pumping protections for nursing parents.

A groundbreaking bill in Utah aims to double paid maternity leave for state employees to 12 weeks while enhancing protections for nursing parents and supporting teachers with a $3 million reimbursement pilot.

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𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠? 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲: lnkd.in/e3A9Uz-R

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐘? 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤? 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭 👇

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US State Law Roundup State and local legislatures were active throughout 2025 in passing employment laws and ordinances concerning topics such as artificial intelligence, pay

US State Law Roundup

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#CalWARN #PaidLeave #EmployeeRights #TipTheft #FamilyLeave

Senate Labor & Commerce committee advances multiple L&I-related bills in executive session In executive session the committee adopted substitutes and advanced a bundle of Labor & Industries-related bills — including a proposed second substitute to SB 5,292 and passage of bills on pregnancy accommodations, interest arbitration, construction-site hazard notices, and several L&I rule changes — largely by voice votes; several measures were passed subject to signatures or sent to committees.

The Senate Labor and Commerce Committee has just advanced a series of pivotal bills that could reshape worker protections and benefits in Washington.

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#WA #WorkersRights #FamilyLeave #WorkplaceSafety #CitizenPortal

Sen. Kathleen Taylor previews paid-leave, workers' comp and funding proposals ahead of session Sen. Kathleen Taylor told the House Labor committee Jan. 13 the Senate will advance technical fixes to paid family and medical leave administration, higher workers' comp replacement rates for many injured workers, a BOLI study, and a modest worker-benefit surcharge to stabilize agency funding.

Sen. Kathleen Taylor is paving the way for critical changes in Oregon's labor laws, potentially reshaping paid leave and workers' compensation for thousands.

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#OR #FamilyLeave #BenefitAdministration

State legislators tell Austin board they are working on special-education funding, paid leave fixes and teacher recruitment State legislators met with the Austin Public School District board to discuss special education funding shortfalls, the sustainability of Minnesota's paid family leave program, PSEO and concurrent-enrollment concerns, and teacher recruitment initiatives including apprenticeships.

State legislators are taking a hard look at critical issues affecting education in Austin, from special-education funding shortfalls to the sustainability of Minnesota's paid family leave program.

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#MN #SchoolSafety #MinnesotaPublicSchools #FamilyLeave #EducationFunding

NEW: Reimagining Family and Medical Leave Act ( #FMLA) Forms—From Pen & Paper to Electronic Health Record Integration www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejo...

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The US offers up to 12 weeks unpaid family leave, but as a mother of three, Natalia says it’s not enough. Families need broader support—partners, grandparents, nurses—to handle the early months. #FamilyLeave #WorkingParents #USPolicy #CareSupport

Did you know that if you’re #selfemployed in New York you can still be eligible for #disability and paid #familyleave? Just be sure to enroll in an insurance policy with a carrier covered by New York paid family leave and/or disability policies within the first 26 weeks that you start your business.

Small-business owner warns FAMLI implementation could burden local employers An HR consultant told commissioners the Maryland Family Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program will impose tracking and withholding requirements that may be difficult for small employers to administer and urged the county to convey local concerns to state leaders.

A small business owner is sounding the alarm on the Maryland Family Medical Leave Insurance program, warning that its implementation could create daunting administrative hurdles for local employers.

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#County #MD #CitizenPortal #FamilyLeave #StMarysCountySmallBusiness

CEO launches 9-month, full pay family leave for his employees A self-confessed "woke" young CEO has hit back at criticism for offering four-day weeks, flexible hours and extended maternity and paternity.

"I love the 'woke' criticism and I expect it – to make a difference, I need to raise questions.": talker.pub/3JzZskj

#familyleave #work #careers #parenting #paternityleave #maternity #parenthood

Meeker County Commissioners Discuss Budget Challenges and Family Leave Policy Updates Commissioners outline budget issues and new paid family leave policy for county staff.

Meeker County's commissioners are tackling budget hurdles and unveiling a new family leave policy—what's at stake for the community?

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#MeekerCounty #MN #BudgetTransparency #CitizenPortal #FamilyLeave #PublicHealth

Richfield City Council Approves MetLife for Private Paid Family Leave Plan Richfield selects MetLife to manage new paid family leave program starting January 2026.

Richfield City Council is taking a bold step towards better employee support by choosing MetLife for a new paid family leave program, set to launch in January 2026.

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#RichfieldCityHennepinCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #FamilyLeave #CostEffectiveness #EmployeeBenefits

New York City Council examines paid family leave and maternal health initiatives City Council reviews proposed bill to educate on maternal health and support vulnerable populations.

New York City is taking bold steps towards better maternal health and family support with new paid leave policies and essential health education initiatives!

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#NY #PublicPolicy #CitizenPortal #FamilyLeave #NewYorkFamilies #MaternalHealth

California increased paid family leave payments. Now more parents are taking advantage Starting in January, the state offered more-generous leave benefits. Claims in the first two quarters this year were up about 16%, compared to the same time period last year.

California increased paid family leave payments. Now more parents are taking advantage

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What Do We Know About the Health Impacts of Paid Family Leave? - New Jersey State Policy Lab Paid family leave is an essential social policy that provides families with economic security while bonding with a new child. The United States has no federal policy on paid leave, providing only cert...

A systematic review analyzed 45 quantitative studies from high-income countries to assess the effects of paid #familyleave relative to unpaid leave on #mentalhealth outcomes, overall finding that mothers with access to paid leave experienced lower rates of postpartum depression, distress, & burnout:

You are entitled to up to 12 weeks of paid #familyleave in New York!

Many employees are not informed of their rights to take paid family leave and/or are retaliated against for requesting it.

If you feel you’ve been unfairly denied paid family leave in NY feel free to reach out to me directly!

✅ #HB334 #TexasPolicy #FamilyLeave #PublicWorkers #KnowYourLaws

School Board Approves Updated Wireless Policy and Family Leave Regulations Board unanimously adopts policies on wireless communication and revised family leave during meeting.

Monroe County Schools is stepping up with new policies that ban cell phone use during school hours and streamline family leave—find out how these changes aim to enhance focus and support educators!

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