As the pandemic continues into 2021, many employers are contending with their workers’ significantly increased caregiving responsibilities. Parents – many without viable day care or other childcare options – must try to balance work with the challenges of caring for their children and overseeing their education (and entertainment). Other employees find themselves at the forefront of caregiving for sick family members and for family members at high risk for serious illness, if they become infected by COVID-19.
Recent data has revealed the disproportionate impact that ...
By: Anna A. Cohen and Nancy L. Gunzenhauser
A number of states and localities will require paid sick and bereavement leave, as well as caregiver leave benefits in 2014.
Paid Sick Leave
New York City, Jersey City, New Jersey and Portland, Oregon will require employers, with some exceptions, to provide paid sick leave in 2014. Portland’s law becomes effective on January 1, 2014, Jersey City’s law becomes effective on January 24, 2014, and New York City’s law becomes effective April 1, 2014. As we previously reported, these cities join San Francisco, California, Seattle ...
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