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NYC’s Expanded Protected Time Off Takes Effect, With New Pay-Stub and Notice Duties for Employers

An enforcement push tied to proposed rules requires swift updates to policies, payroll systems and postings.

NYC’s Expanded Protected Time Off Law Takes Effect With New Guidance and Enforcement Drive

New York City Proposes Rules to Implement Expanded Safe and Sick Time Ahead of Feb. 22

Germany’s Paid Study Leave Hits Record in 2025 as Health Courses Lead

New Jersey Expands Family Leave, Ties TDI/FLI Benefits to Job Reinstatement Effective July 2026

Karnataka Education Department Implements One-Day-Per-Month Menstrual Leave

LDPR Files Bills To Cut Workweek for Large Families and Exclude Weekends From Paid Leave

São Paulo, Curitiba, Fortaleza and Cuiabá Set Ponto Facultativo for Carnival 2026 as Rio Keeps Tuesday Holiday

UK Confirms 2026 Bank Holidays, Boxing Day Observed on Monday 28 December

UK Confirms 2026 Bank Holidays as Guides Show How to Stretch Annual Leave

Minnesota Paid Family Leave Launches With Nearly 12,000 Applications in First Days

Italian Media Map 2026 Ponti, Turning Few Leave Days Into Long Vacations

Minnesota Opens Paid Leave Applications Early Ahead of Jan. 1 Law Changes

England and Wales Set 2026 Bank Holidays, With Boxing Day Observed on Dec. 28

Fewer Bridge Days in Germany’s 2026 Calendar Spur a Scramble for Time Off

UK Confirms 2026 Bank Holidays With Boxing Day Observed on Monday, Dec. 28

Spain Reaches Union Pact to Expand Bereavement Leave and Create New Care Permits

Karnataka High Court Recalls Stay on Menstrual Leave Order, Sets January Hearing

How ‘Holiday Stacking’ Could Turn 28 Days’ Leave Into 63 Days Off in 2026

Minnesota Opens Early Paid Leave Applications for 2025 New Parents Ahead of Jan. 1 Program Launch