Guidance on Paid Family Leave Laws, Part I: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Washington and Washington, D.C. Paid Family Leave Developments

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

In Part I of a multi-part PFL webinar series, Seyfarth’s paid leave team provides a detailed look at recent and upcoming PFL developments in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Washington and Washington, D.C. Topics covered include:

• Overview of state paid family leave laws and how they compare in terms of amount of benefits, amount of pay provided to employees, funding mechanism, covered reasons for use, and other topics.
• Massachusetts PFML discussion that will include recent Department and regulatory developments, employer best practices, the employee claim filing process, and employer obligations and deadlines post-January 1.
• Highlights of the Connecticut PFML law, including a discussion on payroll deductions, employer reporting and remitting requirements, other employer obligations, and what to expect when employees can begin receiving benefits in 2022.
• A recap of the Washington State and Washington, D.C. PFML programs, including a high level overview of their leave benefits, employer obligations, and initial six to 12 months of offering benefits to eligible employees.
• Forecast of additional federal, state and local paid family leave developments in the coming months.

Speakers

Joshua D. Seidman, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Christine Costantino, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Renate M. Walker, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Molly C. Mooney, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Christina Duszlak, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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