Citizen Portal News New Hampshire

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2 days ago

Bill to create a portable‑benefit safe harbor for independent workers earns neutral review from labor department HB 12‑45 would create a voluntary, market‑driven safe harbor allowing businesses to offer portable benefits to independent contractors without triggering misclassification; the Department of Labor says it is neutral and can follow the proposed exclusions, and advocacy groups supported the bill.

A new bill could empower small businesses in New Hampshire to offer portable benefits to independent contractors without the fear of misclassification!

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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1 month ago

Committee reports substitute for bill to create 12-week paid family medical leave program The House Appropriations Committee voted 13–7 to report a substituted version of Senate Bill 2, companion to House Bill 1207, which would create a statewide paid family medical leave program providing 12 weeks of paid leave for qualifying medical events for employees of private employers and state and local government.

Virginia is one step closer to a groundbreaking paid family medical leave program, offering 12 weeks of paid leave for employees during critical medical events!

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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1 month ago

Committee recommends recognition of Good Friday as half‑day state holiday A bill to recognize Good Friday as a state holy day and provide four hours of paid leave for state employees advanced after testimony from faith leaders and lawmakers; the measure asks schools to prioritize aligning calendars but does not require LEAs to change schedules.

A committee has taken a significant step towards recognizing Good Friday as a half-day state holiday, granting state employees four hours of paid leave to honor this sacred day.

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1 month ago

Senate committee advances bill extending paid maternity leave for state employees The Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee favorably recommended third substitute HB 329, a bill that would extend paid postpartum leave for state employees from six to nine weeks, add adoptive and foster-leave categories, and explicitly protect pumping/breast milk in public. The bill was advanced unanimously to the Senate floor.

A groundbreaking bill to extend paid maternity leave for Utah state employees just took a major step forward, promising more support for new parents, including adoptive and foster families!

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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1 month ago

DEED: 47,000 applications and rapid adjudications in early months of Minnesota paid‑leave rollout DEED told a legislative committee that Minnesota’s paid‑leave program received just over 47,000 applications in its first 3½ months and has made more than 30,000 determinations, with about two‑thirds approved; questions remained about actuarial projections, small‑employer impacts and seasonal exclusions.

Minnesota's new paid-leave program has already seen over 47,000 applications in just a few months, with two-thirds receiving approval—what does this mean for the future of work in the state?

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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1 month ago

Williamson County HR director proposes vacation accrual overhaul to improve recruitment; committee asks for impact study and draft resolution for May HR Director Claire and staff presented a plan to simplify vacation tiers, add two use‑or‑lose personal days after probation, broaden bereavement eligibility, and explore buyout options and crediting applicable prior experience; the committee asked HR to prepare an impact study and draft a resolution for May.

Williamson County is revamping its vacation and leave policies to attract top talent and enhance employee satisfaction—could this be the game-changer they need?

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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1 month ago

Committee advances paid family and medical leave plan with $75 million startup estimate A substitute to House Bill 12‑07 creating a paid family and medical leave program at the Virginia Employment Commission was reported out of committee 15–7; the subcommittee estimated startup costs at approximately $75,000,000. Further budget work will be required before the measure reaches the floor.

Virginia is one step closer to a paid family and medical leave program with a hefty $75 million startup cost now advancing through the legislative process!

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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2 months ago

Subcommittee advances substitute establishing state paid family medical leave insurance HB1207 would create a state-run paid family medical leave insurance program providing up to 12 weeks at 80% wage replacement funded by small employer and employee contributions and an initial treasury loan; broad advocacy support and business opposition led to a substitute being reported to Appropriations.

Virginia is on the brink of establishing a groundbreaking paid family medical leave program that promises job protection and wage replacement for those in need.

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Citizen Portal News Wisconsin

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2 months ago

MMSD board hears proposal for 60-workday paid parental leave; staff to return with cost and eligibility details A proposed Madison Metropolitan School District parental-leave policy would give employees with one year of service up to 60 paid workdays per child (120 for multiples), 10 days for foster placements, seven days pregnancy-loss bereavement and a 60-day NICU extension; HR warned of added administrative costs and asked for details on eligibility and funding.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is proposing a groundbreaking parental-leave policy that could revolutionize family support for employees, offering up to 60 paid workdays for each child!

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Public News Service

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3 months ago

Tax credits, adoption benefits: Double support for families in 2026 Public News Service (PNS) is a member-supported news service that advocates journalism in the public interest. PNS's network of state-based news services distribute high quality public interest news…

Adoption costs are high, but employer support + tax changes are making a difference. Robins & Morton ranks #50 on the Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces list. Benefits: $16K reimbursement + 8+ weeks paid leave. Does your employer make the lis?
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Davenports Accountancy

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3 months ago

Salary sacrifice curb will hit 3.3m employees New £2,000 cap on pension salary sacrifice set to affect hundreds of thousands of employers and millions of workers Plans to restrict tax-free pension salar

Salary sacrifice curb will hit 3.3m employees
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Citizen Portal News North Dakota

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5 months ago

HRMS: North Dakota state workforce tight; young‑worker recruitment and early‑career retention are key issues HRMS and OMB staff told the Employee Benefits Program Committee that North Dakota state government retains large numbers of long‑service employees but struggles to recruit and retain workers aged 20–30. Turnover is concentrated in the first three years on the job; HRMS recommended continuing total‑rewards and targeted equity work and improving data

North Dakota's workforce faces a looming crisis with a demographic imbalance, as a surge of retirements threatens to drain vital knowledge unless urgent recruitment and retention strategies are implemented.

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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5 months ago

Supporters and unions push Secure Choice retirement bills as simple, low‑cost way to expand coverage AARP, SEIU, business advocates and retirement policy groups urged passage of bills to create a state‑administered Secure Choice automatic IRA program for workers whose employers do not offer retirement plans, citing evidence from other states that such programs increase participation.

AARP and SEIU Local 509 are rallying support for groundbreaking legislation that could provide retirement coverage to 1.2 million Massachusetts workers currently without employer plans.

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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5 months ago

Virginia City moves to contract administrator for Minnesota paid family and medical leave The committee moved to pursue contracting with Madison National Life to administer Minnesota1s new paid family and medical leave program starting Jan. 1, 2026; staff said the service would cost about $76,235 per year and could offset short-term disability expenses.

Virginia City is taking a significant step by contracting Madison National Life to manage the new state-mandated Paid Family and Medical Leave program, potentially saving costs and easing administrative burdens.

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Citizen Portal News Alabama

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5 months ago

Alabama board adopts permanent paid parental leave rule after public praise The Alabama State Board of Education voted unanimously Aug. 14 to adopt Alabama Administrative Code rule 290-3-1-.05 making paid parental leave a permanent rule after public comment and praise from state education leaders.

The Alabama State Board of Education has made history by unanimously adopting a permanent paid parental leave rule, promising enhanced health and economic benefits for educators and their families.

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5 months ago

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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6 months ago

Personnel Board endorses salary consolidation and vacation adjustments for nonunion employees The Personnel Board supports simplifying salaries and improving vacation terms for nonunion staff.

Big changes are coming to Southborough's employee compensation and vacation policies, promising to boost morale and attract top talent!

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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6 months ago

Massachusetts bill proposes retirement benefits for installation security officers Legislation aims to classify installation security officers under Group 4 retirement benefits

Massachusetts is set to recognize the vital role of installation security officers by proposing a bill that could grant them Group 4 retirement benefits!

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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7 months ago

Massachusetts Legislature Votes to Establish Sick Leave Bank for James Caruso Legislature approves sick leave bank for James Caruso of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.

Massachusetts lawmakers have taken a groundbreaking step by establishing a sick leave bank for an employee, demonstrating a commitment to public employee welfare that could reshape future workplace policies.

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7 months ago

Massachusetts House proposes sick leave bank for Department of Corrections employee Ankita Patel Legislation creates a sick leave bank for Ankita Gajendra Patel in corrections department

Massachusetts just made a groundbreaking move by creating a sick leave bank to support corrections officer Ankita Gajendra Patel!

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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8 months ago

Massachusetts Senate proposes sick leave bank for Irene O'Rourke of Health and Human Services Legislation establishes a sick leave bank for Irene O'Rourke at Health and Human Services

Massachusetts Senate has taken a significant step by proposing a sick leave bank for Irene O'Rourke at Health and Human Services, paving the way for better support in the workplace!

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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8 months ago

Massachusetts House Committee Proposes Sick Leave Bank for Employee Stephanie Bramante Miller Legislation aims to create a sick leave bank for Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board employee.

A new proposal in Massachusetts could revolutionize employee support by establishing a sick leave bank for a dedicated Appellate Tax Board worker.

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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8 months ago

Pennsylvania House Bill 1765 mandates insurance benefits for part-time police officers Legislation requires police departments to provide health and survivor benefits to part-time officers

Pennsylvania just took a major step forward by mandating health and survivor benefits for part-time police officers—ensuring every hero gets the protection they deserve!

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8 months ago

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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8 months ago

Massachusetts lawmakers propose paid family and medical leave for educators in bill No. 1339 Legislation aims to ensure paid family and medical leave benefits for educators in Massachusetts

Massachusetts lawmakers are pushing for groundbreaking legislation that would provide paid family and medical leave for educators, a move that could transform the support they receive.

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8 months ago

Massachusetts legislators propose paid family and medical leave for all educators House bill aims to expand family and medical leave benefits for educators in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is on the brink of a groundbreaking change that could provide paid family and medical leave benefits for every educator in the state!

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9 months ago

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