Think you know how to count to 50? Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, the way you count employees can make or break your eligibility. Making mistakes here can leave you exposed to legal headaches, penalties, and blindsided employees. If you have remote, part-time, or seasonal employees, employees with no fixed worksite, or multiple locations, this is a must-read!

STATE UPDATES

California
Courts Clarify California Whistleblower Law

News of an Employee’s Arrest or Pending Criminal Charges Poses a Dilemma for California Employers

Iowa
Iowa Amends Drug Testing Statute, Relieves Some Employer Burdens

Maryland
Maryland Again Delays Paid Family and Medical Leave Program

Maryland’s Supreme Court Holds That the De Minimis Doctrine Applies to State Wage Laws

Minnesota
Minnesota Mandates Meal and Work Breaks Starting January 1, 2026-With Automatic Penalties

The Latest Changes to Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time Statute

New Hampshire
New Hampshire’s Unpaid Childbirth-Related Leave Law Goes Into Effect 2026

Rhode Island
Rhode Island Bans “Captive Audience” Meetings

Texas
Texas Makes Changes to Requirements for Health Care Provider Noncompetes and Limits Confidentiality Agreements Related to Sexual Abuse

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