May 12, 2025

Paid family leave requirements: A guide for small businesses

10 minutes

State and local jurisdictions continue to adopt and expand programs that entitle employees to paid time off from work for certain family or medical reasons. These are commonly known as paid family and medical leave (PFL) programs, and they typically impose certain requirements on employers, even small business employers. Listen in as we cover:

[00:57] What is paid family leave?

[01:36] Where is paid family leave required?

[02:37] Are small businesses covered by paid family leave?

[02:55] How is paid family leave funded?

[04:24] What is job protection and where is it offered?

[05:48] What absences are covered by paid family leave?

[07:30] What employer requirements do these laws impose?

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