702: It Pays to Get Sick in the U.S.: Current Paid Sick Leave Laws and Trends | Sessions

With almost 35 states, cities, and counties with mandatory paid sick leave laws, HR's job has gotten even harder ‐ particularly in companies with employees in multiple states. HR professionals are increasingly confused about how to remain in compliance with the myriad of rules that are not consistent from one location to the next, while Payroll professionals are pulling their hair out to get their systems programmed to handle the often complex accrual and record‐keeping requirements. Join us for an interactive and lively discussion about how best to get in compliance in this ever‐evolving area of HR. This will be a hands‐on, deep dive for those who want to dig into the details of how to get into compliance in this challenging area. We will split up into small groups to develop sample policies. All HR professionals will better understand the most current sick leave laws, the complexity of multi‐state compliance, and the evolving trends.

Learning Objectives:

• A description of the current paid sick leave laws including updates for 2025.
• Paid Family Leave programs and how they differ from paid sick days.
• Understanding the impact on vacation and PTO plans.