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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

Washington State is making waves with a major amendment to its Paid Family and Medical Leave (WA PFML) law, set to take effect January 1, 2026, if funded. Here’s what employers need to know: This amendment is a complex shift with significant

What does a second-level legal review actually involve? At ConnectBridge, every denied leave request undergoes a thorough second-level legal review to ensure compliance and protect your organization. Here’s a quick breakdown of the process: Initial Claim Review: Our Leave Specialists

Operating in the Garden State as a NJ employer? You’ll want to keep those family leave records for at least three years under the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA). That aligns with the federal FMLA, but New Jersey covers

Think you’re covered with a three-year record retention policy? Not according to California’s four-year rule. Under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), employers must retain leave-related documentation for at least four years—a full year longer than the federal FMLA requires.

Think three years is long enough for leave record retention? Not in New York. Under New York Paid Family Leave (NYPFL), employers should retain related documentation for at least six years, yes, double the federal FMLA requirement. This extended retention

Did you know the FMLA doesn’t just require you to provide leave — it also requires you to prove you provided it? Under 29 C.F.R. § 825.500, covered employers must keep FMLA-related records for three years. That includes dates of