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Navigating Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave: Private plan application window opened April 1
ME PFML private plan application window is open
Apr 8, 2025Q1 2025 PFML update: The latest from across the US
What PFML looks like in 2025
Apr 3, 2025Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave (MN PFML) state rate will be 0.88%
MN PFML rate announcement
Mar 16, 2025FMLA Fundamentals: Key insights for your organization
FMLA Fundamentals
Mar 6, 2025Maryland Paid Family and Medical Leave (MD PFML) Proposed Changes to Timeline
MD PFML announces a potential delay
Mar 4, 2025What should an employer do if FMLA paperwork is late?
If you read this blog regularly, you’re likely aware that FMLA paperwork is due no sooner than 15 calendar days from the day the employee requests leave.
Nov 20, 2024Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave (CO PFML) Private Plan Attestation — What employers need to know
Get the details on the COP PFML private plan attestation requirement.
Nov 11, 2024The cost of ADA mismanagement
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is not simple for employers to understand. Guardian can help.
Oct 23, 2024Fall 2024 PFML update: Where paid leave has been and where it’s going
Stay up to date with the latest rules and regulations to ensure compliance and effectively support workers.
Oct 15, 2024What to know when an employee asks for a Pregnant Workers Fairness Act accommodation
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act regulations update
Oct 14, 2024