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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Paid Leave Laws Expand to Reflect Evolving ‘Family’ Definition - Bloomberg Law

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Senior Labor & Employment Reporter

State paid family and medical leave laws are set for further expansion this year as evolving family structures and social trends increasingly influence legislation and workplace policies to address the diverse caregiving needs of workers.

Connecticut and Washington on Jan. 1 enacted changes that broadened the definition of family members for whom employees can take paid leave, ensuring coverage is available to a wider variety of family relationships.

Meanwhile, Alaska, Missouri, and Nebraska are poised to implement new voter-approved paid leave laws later this year that guarantee access to time off with partial income replacement for the care of loved ...

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