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Leave compliance isn’t just about FMLA, ADA, or PWFA — it also includes supporting employees’ right to vote. With Election Day approaching, here’s what employers need to know: Next week, we’ll share a practical action list for HR leaders to ensure voting leave compliance

Regulators are sending a clear message: employers must be proactive when it comes to ADA, FMLA, and PWFA compliance. Recent EEOC enforcement actions highlight common missteps, including: Lesson learned: Compliance is about more than paperwork. Employers need clear policies, well-trained

Flu season has arrived, and with COVID still lingering, HR teams should be ready for a surge in medical and caregiver leave requests. Key steps to stay ahead: Preparation now helps reduce compliance risks and keeps your workforce supported during peak illness

Labor Day may be behind us, but HR leaders know the real challenge is just around the corner: holiday coverage

Did you know that mental health is now the leading reason behind employee leave requests? Organizations that get this right are not only supporting wellness but also seeing stronger retention, higher engagement, and healthier workplace culture.

The start of the school year often brings more than just packed lunches and supply lists—it can bring a noticeable increase in caregiver leave requests.

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: