Navigating the Complex Landscape of State Leave Laws: Strategies for Compliance and Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The landscape of workplace leave laws in the United States is growing increasingly complex, with state and local jurisdictions introducing diverse regulations designed to address the evolving needs of today’s workforce. For employers, understanding and managing these laws is critical to fostering compliance, maintaining employee trust and relations, and creating a supportive workplace culture and environment. In this session, we will explore the trends shaping state and local leave laws, such as paid family, sick, bereavement, and other statutory leave entitlements. Attendees will gain insights into the administrative challenges posed by overlapping or intersecting laws, remote workforce considerations, and the enforcement landscape. The presentation will provide actionable strategies and tools to help employers navigate compliance while aligning leave policies with broader business objectives.
Learning Outcome 1: Understanding Statutory/Local Leave Law Trends: Learn about the latest trends and developments in state and local leave laws, including paid sick leave, family leave, and other emerging regulations.
Learning Outcome 2: Mitigate Legal Risks: Develop strategies to address conflicting federal, state, and local leave requirements to minimize compliance risks.
Learning Outcome 3: Leverage Modern Tools: Discover the tools and technology available to streamline leave administration and ensure accurate tracking and reporting.
Jason Nathaniel Sheffield
Jason Sheffield is BRPs National Director of Compliance for the Baldwin Regulatory Compliance Collaborative. He oversees the ongoing evolution of our firm's national compliance operations. Jason develops, designs and implements educational programming and compliance assuredness services by creating timely and relevant solutions designed for the benefit of our clients and colleagues, our industry partners, and the general benefits community. Jason has practiced employee benefits law and consulting for nearly two decades, representing individual, corporate, and tribal interests at the local, state, and federal levels. He has advised clients and provided representative services before administrative agencies such as the DOL, the IRS, CMS, OCR, several state-level treasury authorities, and others. He has experience with both qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, executive compensation matters, and extensive experience respecting health and welfare plan matters. Jason received his undergraduate degree from Georgia State University (magna cum laude) and his Juris Doctor from Western New England College School of Law. He is admitted to the State Bar of Georgia.
