Starting in 2026, Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program will extend job restoration protections to employers with fewer than 50 employees. The update also allows employees to take leave in smaller increments, adding flexibility but increasing administrative complexity.
Caregiving responsibilities touch every generation, and paid caregiving leave is now among the most sought-after workplace benefits. Yet, only ~52% of employers currently offer it, leaving a major opportunity for organizations to stand out. Why it Matters: At ConnectBridge, we help organizations
As back-to-school season kicks off, many working parents are juggling new schedules, childcare gaps, and increased demands at home. For HR teams, that means a spike in intermittent leave requests, flexible work accommodations, and family-related absences. Now’s the time to:
Big changes to employee benefits are coming—and HR teams should take note. A recently passed federal bill includes several key updates that impact paid leave, dependent care, and employee wellness programs. Here are a few highlights to keep on your
State paid leave compliance is becoming increasingly complex, with 23 states (and counting) enacting their own laws, and very little consistency between them. Here’s what employers need to know: Employers must align policies with state-specific accrual rates, usage rules, and carryover
Paid leave laws are evolving fast—and employers need to keep up. While federal law doesn’t mandate paid sick or family leave, nearly 20 U.S. states now require some form of paid time off for health or caregiving needs. What’s new with paid
