Paid Leave Trends and Priorities Shaping 2026’s Expanding Compliance Landscape

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Paid leave and time off law requirements continue to evolve at an unprecedented pace, with significant state and local legislative, regulatory, and administrative developments emerging across the country in 2026. As new paid family and medical leave programs “go live” or move closer to implementation, paid sick leave requirements expand and transform, and jurisdictions continue to refine existing laws, employers face increasing challenges in tracking and complying with a growing patchwork of obligations.

Join our experienced leave law practitioners for a comprehensive review of the most important paid leave and time off law developments shaping the employer landscape in 2026. They will examine notable federal, state and local activity, discuss emerging trends, and provide practical considerations to help employers understand their obligations, assess compliance risks, and prepare for ongoing changes - regardless of where they operate.

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