SHRM Quotes Ann Marie Zaletel and Josh Seidman on Navigating Overlapping Sick Leave Laws

SHRM quoted partners Ann Marie Zaletel and Josh Seidman in its article, “Overlapping Sick Leave Law Provisions: Guidance for What Applies.” The piece, published on May 13, 2026, explores the growing complexity employers face as state, local, and federal paid sick leave requirements increasingly overlap.

Zaletel emphasized how employers may struggle to comply with layered mandates, noting:

“Even the most conscientious and well‑intentioned employers can run into compliance problems because paid sick leave requirements often conflict or layer on top of each other.”

Seidman underscored the breadth and detail of these laws, explaining:

“Each law includes between 20 and 30 substantive legal requirements — for example, employee eligibility; reasons for use; family members for whom the employee may take paid sick leave; and new hire waiting period.”

The full article is available here.