U.S. and Canada Updates

U.S. and Canada Updates

State Updates California The Employment Development Department (EDD) has announced that the maximum weekly benefit for the State Disability Insurance (SDI) program, which includes Paid Family Leave benefits, will increase from $1,620 to $1,681 for 2025. As a reminder,...
U.S. and Canada Updates

U.S. and Canada Updates

State and Local Updates District of Columbia Mayor Bowser recently signed a bill that will amend certain employment laws, including the DC Universal Paid Leave (DC PFL) program. Currently, covered employers are required to contribute quarterly 0.26% of each covered...
U.S. and Canada Updates

U.S. and Canada Updates

State Updates Colorado Colorado recently announced the new State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) of $1,471.34, which the CO Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program uses in part to calculate a claimant’s weekly benefit amount. This updated SAWW comes with...
U.S. and Canada Updates

U.S. and Canada Updates

Federal Update Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) We wanted to give you a quick reminder regarding the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, the final rule will be in effect as of June 18, 2024. You can read our summary of the key changes in our previous newsletter, or if...