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Guidance Issued on Taxability of Contributions and Benefits under New York Paid Family Leave Law

By Evandro Gigante, Laura Fant and Arielle E. Kobetz on August 31, 2017 Posted in Leaves of Absences

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance has issued official guidance on several taxability issues relating to the New York Paid Family Leave Law (“PFLL”), which goes into effect on January 1, 2018. Among other details addressed, employee contributions under the PFLL shall be made on an after-tax basis, and benefits paid to … Continue Reading

Washington Enacts Statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

By Allan Bloom and Laura Fant on July 10, 2017 Posted in Leaves of Absences

On July 5, 2017, Washington became the latest state to enact a paid family and medical leave law, with benefits to go into effect beginning on January 1, 2020. The new law will provide eligible workers with up to 12 weeks per year of paid medical leave for an employee’s own serious health condition, as … Continue Reading