Webinar Recording: A Special Multi-Part Series: Guidance on Paid Family Leave Laws - Part IX: Paid Family and Medical Leave Law Comparisons, Challenges and Federal Outlook

About the Program

A Special Multi-Part Series: Guidance on Paid Family Leave Laws

Please join us for a multi-part series on the ever-changing legal landscape that surrounds paid family and medical leave issues. This series aims to offer pragmatic guidance and compliance solutions for employers in multiple jurisdictions where the legal requirements may vary dramatically from one location to the next and where one-size-fits-all policies may not be effective. See below for more information on the topics we will cover in the latest installment of our paid family and medical leave webinar series. We look forward to your participation.

Part IX: Paid Family and Medical Leave Law Comparisons, Challenges and Federal Outlook

The country’s statutory paid family leave (PFL) and paid family and medical leave (PFML) patchwork is in a seemingly constant state of flux and expansion. Two new jurisdictions – Minnesota and Maine – have added laws in recent months. And last month, Oregon’s PFML program went live. While keeping up with the latest developments is important for multi-state and nationwide employers, it is equally important to keep in mind how these mandates compare to one another, the challenges that inconsistent substantive standards across PFML laws creates for both employers and employees, and how the federal government is reacting to the increased proliferation of PFML laws with unique components.

Part IX of the Seyfarth Paid Family Leave Webinar Series examines these topics with the help of a new infographic that was jointly prepared by Seyfarth and American Benefits Council. Specifically, topics that are covered during the webinar include:

Overview of the current nationwide PFL and PFML law landscape.
Review of a new, unique PFL and PFML laws infographic that addresses and compares PFML laws across four select key substantive areas – (1) qualifying absences, (2) covered family members, (3) length of benefits and duration of leave, (4) amount of pay.
Challenges and complexities for employers and employees created by discrepancies and dissimilarities between state PFL and PFML laws.
Updates on federal PFML developments and activity, including a discussion on different legislation introduced in 2023 and the House of Representatives Bipartisan Working Group on Paid Family Leave.

Speakers

Ilyse Schuman, Senior Vice President, Health Policy, American Benefits Council
Joshua Seidman, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Christina Duszlak, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Renate Walker, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Prior and Future Installments of the PFL Webinar Series

Part I: Spotlighting Massachusetts, Connecticut, Washington and Washington, D.C. Paid Family Leave Developments.

Part II: Spotlighting California, Colorado, New Jersey, New York and Oregon Paid Family Leave Developments

Part III: Guidance on State and Local Paid Sick Leave and Paid Family Leave Laws, With a Federal Twist

Part IV: Spotlighting Federal, Connecticut, Washington D.C., Oregon, and New Hampshire Paid Family Leave Developments

Part V: Spotlighting Connecticut

Part VI: Spotlighting Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland & D.C.

Part VII: Spotlighting Colorado, Oregon, and Washington State Paid Family Medical Leave Developments

Part VIII: Comparing State PFML Laws and Mid-Year 2023 Legislative Updates

Future Parts of the Seyfarth Paid Family Leave Webinar Series will continue to track federal paid family leave legislation, and corresponding developments and activity at the state and local levels. Please be on the lookout for additional details as they become available.

Additional Paid Family Leave Resources

To continue to assist employers in navigating the constantly evolving patchwork of Paid Family Leave laws, Seyfarth's Leaves of Absence Management & Accommodations practice is pleased to offer a Premium Paid Family Leave Laws Survey, our Take It or Leave It Podcast, as well as our Legal Updates in this space. Please reach out to our speakers or email paidleave@seyfarth.com if you are interested in learning more about these resources.

Learn more about our Leaves of Absence Management and Accommodations practice.

If you have any questions, please contact Kate Stacey at kstacey@seyfarth.com and reference this event.

This webinar is accredited for CLE in CA, IL, NJ, and NY. Credit will be applied for as requested for TX, GA, WA, NC and VA. The following jurisdictions may accept reciprocal credit with these accredited states, and individuals can use the certificate they receive to gain CLE credit therein: AZ, CT, NH. The following jurisdictions do not require CLE, but attendees will receive general certificates of attendance: DC, MA, MD, MI, SD. For all other jurisdictions, a general certificate of attendance and the necessary materials will be issued that can be used in other jurisdictions for self-application. Please note that attendance must be submitted within 10 business days of the program taking place. If you have questions about jurisdictions, please email CLE@seyfarth.com.