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• Mandatory Paid Sick Leave, PTO & Vacation Laws: 2026 Update

  • When
    18 Aug 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Webinar

  

  Navigate 2026 paid sick leave, PTO and vacation rules, compare policy options, and manage multi-state compliance with confidence.

  Overview

  Many states and the District of Columbia require employers to provide paid sick leave or another form of mandated paid leave, and numerous cities and counties impose additional local requirements. The rules have continued to evolve, creating new responsibilities for employers operating across multiple jurisdictions.

  Alaska’s voter-approved paid sick leave law took effect on July 1, 2025. Nebraska’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act took effect on October 1, 2025 and, following amendments, generally applies to private employers with 11 or more employees. California’s minimum paid sick leave requirement increased from 24 hours or three days to 40 hours or five days, while Connecticut’s expanded law now covers employers with at least 11 employees during 2026 and is scheduled to reach employers with one or more employees beginning January 1, 2027.

  Changes are also occurring at the local level. New York City significantly expanded its Protected Time Off Law effective February 22, 2026, adding unpaid protected time and broadening the reasons for which employees may take leave. At the same time, the legal movement is not entirely in one direction. Missouri’s statewide paid sick time mandate ended on August 28, 2025. These expansions, amendments, and rollbacks make older compliance assumptions increasingly risky.

  Do You Have a Federal Contract?

  Employees working on or in connection with certain covered federal contracts may be entitled to paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706. Covered contractors may be required to provide up to 56 hours, or seven days, of paid sick leave annually.

  Do You Have a Contract With a Municipality?

  Employers should review both the terms of their municipal contracts and the laws governing the locations where their employees perform work. Paid leave obligations may arise from a local sick leave ordinance, living-wage or prevailing-wage requirements, or specific provisions contained in a government contract.

  Every Law Is Different

  Every state and municipal law requiring paid sick leave or broader paid leave has its own rules. Complying with several of these laws at once can create considerable confusion.

  Employer coverage, employee eligibility, accrual rates, waiting periods, permitted uses, carryover requirements, covered family members, documentation standards, notice obligations, and recordkeeping rules can differ significantly from one jurisdiction to another. Some jurisdictions require leave specifically for sickness and health-related needs, while others require broader paid leave that employees can use for additional purposes. These differences directly affect PTO policies, payroll administration, attendance practices, employee communications, and handbook language.

  Is Your PTO Plan Obsolete?

  PTO programs that combine vacation and sick leave into one bank were the preferred approach for many organizations for years. With the continued growth of state and local leave mandates, employers are reconsidering whether a single PTO bank remains the best approach for every location.

  Employers can often use an existing PTO plan to comply with a paid sick leave mandate, provided the plan supplies at least the same amount of leave, permits all legally protected uses, and follows the applicable accrual, carryover, notice, documentation, and anti-retaliation requirements. Employers must also consider how combining vacation and sick leave may affect costs and the treatment or payout of unused time under applicable state law and company policy.

  In this webinar, we will review mandatory paid sick leave and broader paid leave laws currently in place, examine the differences among major requirements, and discuss how employers can transition from separate sick and vacation policies to a combined PTO policy—or move from a combined PTO plan back to separate sick and vacation banks.

  Areas Covered in the Session:

  • Current mandatory paid sick leave and broader paid leave laws
  • Recent expansions, amendments, and rollbacks
  • A review of different mandatory paid sick leave requirements
  • Examples of multi-jurisdiction compliance challenges
  • A comparison of PTO policies and separate sick and vacation policies
  • Conducting a cost-benefit analysis for both approaches
  • Planning for policy changes
  • Communicating policy changes
  • Action items for participants

  Handouts:

  Attendees will gain access to exclusive handouts, including presentation materials provided by the speaker and additional resources developed by Amorit Education to aid your teams in post-session implementation.

  Why You Should Attend?

  Paid sick leave and broader paid leave requirements continue to change across states and municipalities, creating serious compliance challenges for employers with employees in more than one location. Differences in accrual, carryover, eligibility, permitted use, documentation, and notice requirements can easily lead to payroll errors, inconsistent policy administration, and employee complaints.

  This webinar will help you understand how current paid sick leave laws affect your existing PTO, vacation, and sick leave policies. You will learn where a combined PTO plan may still work, where separate leave banks may be more practical, and what employers should consider before changing a policy.

  You will leave with a clearer approach to reviewing your leave practices, identifying compliance gaps, evaluating the cost of different policy structures, and communicating changes to employees. The session is especially valuable for employers managing remote, multi-state, or locally regulated workforces.

  Who will benefit?

  This webinar is designed for professionals responsible for developing, administering, and reviewing employee leave, PTO, vacation, and paid sick leave policies. It is particularly valuable for those managing multi-state employees or navigating overlapping state and local requirements, including:

  • Human Resources Directors
  • Human Resources Managers
  • HR Compliance Managers
  • Employee Relations Managers
  • Benefits Managers
  • Leave of Absence Managers
  • Total Rewards Managers
  • Payroll Directors
  • Payroll Managers
  • Payroll Compliance Specialists
  • Compensation and Benefits Managers
  • Employment Law Attorneys
  • Labor and Employment Counsel
  • In-House Legal Counsel
  • Compliance Officers
  • HR Business Partners
  • HR Policy Specialists
  • People Operations Leaders
  • Workforce Administration Managers
  • Business Owners and Employers

  ABOUT PRESENTER:

  Bob McKenzie, has over 40 years of human resources management experience. His background includes a wide range of hands-on experience in all areas of Human resources management in all types of industries within the public and private sectors.

  Bob has been cited in a number of Human Resources trade publications. Among them are HR.com, HR Magazine, HR Florida Review, Vault.com, BNA and the Institute of Management and Administration and the Business Journal. He has been a speaker at a number of conferences as well as audio and web-based seminars.

  Bob is a graduate of Rider University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce Degree and double majored in Industrial Relations and Organizational Behavior.

  NOTE FOR ATTENDEES:

  Live attendees will receive a WebEx meeting invitation upon successfully completing the registration.

  Please note that if you have registered two or more attendees, each participant will receive their own WebEx invitation from the organizer at a later time. The registered user will receive an email from the organizer requesting details for all other participants.

  Participants who have opted for the recorded version of the program will receive a WebEx link within 8 hours after the event's completion. Using this link, participants can view or download the event at their convenience.

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• Positioning Your Business for Success at NASA: Strategy, Structure, and Center-Specific Opportunities – Register Today! 🚀

  • When
    19 Aug 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Online

  

  Join NASA OSBP! Positioning Your Business for Success at NASA: Strategy, Structure, and Center-Specific Opportunities

  NASA OSBP webinar Looking to strengthen your approach to doing business with NASA? Join the NASA Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) for an engaging session designed to help position your business for success. Positioning Your Business for Success at NASA: Strategy, Structure, and Center-Specific Opportunities will provide valuable guidance on aligning your business strategy with NASA’s mission and identifying opportunities across various NASA Centers.  August 19, 2026  1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET In this session, participants will learn how to effectively structure their business for federal contracting, develop a strategic approach to engaging with NASA, and better understand center-specific opportunities that can support long-term success.  Register on Eventbrite Gain insights to help position your business for meaningful partnerships with NASA.

  
  

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• AI, Privacy, and Employees: Understanding Legal Risks and Liabilities for Employers

  • When
    26 Aug 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Webinar

  

  Speaker(s):

  Nichole D. Atallah, Corey Bohn

  Program:

  AI, Privacy, and Employees: Understanding Legal Risks and Liabilities for Employers

  Date / Time:

  August 26, 2026 / 2:00 pm ET

  Event Type:

  Webinar

  Event Name:

  PilieroMazza Webinars

  Organizer:

  PilieroMazza PLLC

  Location:

  Virtual

  Registration:

  Visit this link to register.

  Description:

  As employers and employees increasingly use artificial intelligence tools in their everyday work, new legal and privacy risks are emerging. This webinar examines how AI is reshaping the workplace, from employee data collection to decision-making and monitoring practices. Attendees will gain insight into this evolving legal landscape, including risks related to bias, data protection, and transparency, along with strategies to use AI responsibly while safeguarding employee rights and minimizing liability.

  Learning objectives:

  • Identify the legal and privacy risks employers face when using AI in workplace decision-making and monitoring.
  • Understand how employee data collected or processed by AI is regulated under current privacy and labor laws.
  • Recognize potential bias, discrimination, and fairness issues in AI systems and strategies to mitigate them.
  • Implement best practices for transparency, consent, and responsible AI use in the workplace.
  • Reduce organizational liability while leveraging AI tools effectively and ethically.

  This program has been pre-approved for 1 HR (General) recrtification toward
  aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through
  HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).

  
  

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• VIRTUAL MATCHMAKING360 DEFENSE & AEROSPACE

  • When
    27 Aug 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual Teams Meeting

  We are excited to invite you to join us for our upcoming Virtual Matchmaking360 virtual event on August 27, 2026 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST.

  This session will focus on Defense/Aerospace. It is designed for primes and agencies looking to connect with HUBZone-certified small businesses in these fields. This event will be taking place on August 27, 2026 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST for Defense/Aerospace businesses. There are only 8 slots available for HUBZone Council Small Business Members.

  How does Virtual Matchmaking360 work?

  • HUBZone small businesses will have the opportunity to pitch their capabilities to a virtual forum of Large Business Prime contractors and government agencies.
  • Each HUBZone Small Business will have 8 minutes to present, 5 minutes for any questions from the buyers, and 2 minutes between each supplier.
  • The Supplier information will be collected and shared with Buyers after the event. This will allow networking to support future opportunities. ...MORE

  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

  ***Please note this event is a HUBZone Contractors National Council, Inc MEMBER ONLY EVENT and is on a "first come, first served" basis and member companies with services most aligned with the buyers will be prioritized.*** 

  ***Member Organizations not selected for one of the eight openings will be placed on the standby list. Should there be a cancellation, the next MEMBER company (in order of registration) will be contacted no less than 48 hours before the event to advise of an opening. Companies that do not get a chance to participate in this event, will be placed at the top of the list for participation in the next Defense/Aerospace event. The eight companies selected to participate will receive a calendar invite and specific guidance regarding their presentations.

  Thank you for being a member of the HUBZone Contractors National Council and participating in the Virtual Matchmaking360.

  
  

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• Buying and Selling a Business: M&A Processes and Procedures

  • When
    27 Aug 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Webinar

  

  Speaker(s):

  Kristen Centre

  Program:

  Buying and Selling a Business: M&A Processes and Procedures

  Date / Time:

  August 27, 2026 / 2:00 pm ET

  Event Type:

  Webinar

  Event Name:

  PilieroMazza Webinars

  Organizer:

  PilieroMazza PLLC

  Location:

  Virtual

  Registration:

  Visit this link to register.

  Description:

  Join PilieroMazza’s Kristen Centre for a practical discussion of the merger and acquisition process, from initial deal evaluation through closing and post-transaction integration. This webinar will walk attendees through the key stages of an M&A transaction, including due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation, closing, and integration planning.

  Kristen will highlight the differences between asset and equity transactions, discuss common legal and operational issues that arise during deals, and share best practices for managing risk and avoiding surprises throughout the process. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how to navigate transactions efficiently and position their organizations for a successful transaction.

  Learning objectives include:

  • Understand the key stages of the M&A lifecycle, including preliminary evaluation, due diligence, deal negotiation, closing, and post-transaction integration.
  • Learn how to conduct and navigate the due diligence process, identify potential red flags, and address issues before they become obstacles to closing.
  • Compare asset and equity transactions, including the legal, operational, and business considerations that influence deal structure.
  • Identify common challenges that arise during transactions and post-closing integration, and explore practical approaches for managing risk, preserving value, and ensuring a smooth transition.

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• GovCon CEO Summit

  • Start
    9 Sep 2026
  •  
  • End
    10 Sep 2026
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    The Arlington Army Navy Country Club

  

  2 Power Packed Days!
  Exclusively for Founders and Chief Executive Officers of middle-market government contractors with 130 to 500 employees.

  DAY ONE EXPECTATIONS

  Join us for the GovCon CEO Summit hosted by Mid-Tier Advocacy exclusively for Founders and Chief Executive Officers of middle market government contractors with 130 to 500 employees.

  • Invite-Only for CEO and/or Founders (no exceptions or substitutes)
  • Optimized CEO networking for dealmaking

  DAY TWO EXPECTATIONS

  Engage your congressional members and key committee staffers to help advance greater
  opportunities for middle market government contractors.

  • Open to anyone in the government contracting industry.
  • Hear from key members of Congress and key congressional staffers
  • Influence legislation to sustain and enhance the mid-tier GovCon ecosystem

  SCHEDULE

  DAY ONE
  Army Navy Country Club
  Arlington, VA

  1700 Army Navy Dr
  Arlington, VA 22202

  Summit Theme
  Comprehensive Strategies for a
  Profitable Exit and Wealth Preservation

  "Registration | Connections" 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

  Panel One | "Current State of the Middle Market" 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

  What were 2025 impacts to growth and exit multiples and what are the forecasts and growth opportunities for 2026?
  Speakers: Kevin Plexico, SVP - Deltek | Christine Williamson, Partner - CohnReznick, LLP | Speakers' BIO

  Panel Two | "CEO Roundtable with GSA Leadership" 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

  Invited Speakers: Jeff Koses, Senior Procurement Executive - Office of Government-wide Policy | Mark Lee, AC - Office of Policy & Compliance - FSA |Speakers' BIO

  "Fast-Growth Award Presentation" 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

  "Rooftop CEO Experience 1:15 PM - 3:00 PM

  Day two
  Capitol Hill
  

  On the hill Theme
  Voices for Growth:
  Engaging Congress on Mid-Tier GovCon

  DAY TWO GOALS
  Connect with congressional members and influential committee staff to drive expanded opportunities for middle-market government contractors. This event is open to all professionals in the government contracting industry. Gain insights from key congressional leaders and staff, and play a role in shaping legislation that supports and strengthens the mid-tier GovCon ecosystem.

  Agenda Forthcoming

  * Because Day Two takes place on Capitol Hill, the schedule will be finalized closer to the event date. Meetings with congressional members often require flexibility and may be adjusted based on availability or last-minute commitments. We will provide the detailed agenda as soon as those appointments are confirmed.

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• NASA OSBP Engagement 2026 L.I.F.T.

  • When
    15 Sep 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Space Center Houston 1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058

  

  Leveraging Industry and

  Supply Chains for

  Future Technology

  The NASA Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) is committed to strengthening the agency’s industrial base by creating and providing opportunities to small businesses and fostering strategic partnerships with NASA prime contractors and procurement officials. This structured engagement will enhance supply-chain resiliency by addressing supply-chain gaps in space-related acquisitions and expanding subcontracting opportunities for small business categories. By connecting industry leaders, procurement officials, and small businesses, the summit will support NASA’s mission needs while building domestic capabilities and ensuring a robust, competitive supplier base for future technology advancements.

  In-person Event

  September 15, 2026

  Space Center Houston

  1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058

  8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT

  Register Now for NASA

  OSBP L.I.F.T. 2026

  
  

  Hotels Near Space Center Houston

  
  

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• 4th Annual Older Adults Luncheon

  • When
    15 Sep 2026
  •  
    10:30 AM
  • Location
    Martin's West 6817 Dogwood Road Baltimore, MD 21244

  

  Join Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan J. Bates yet again as he hosts his 4th Annual Older Adult Luncheon!

  This keystone event is hosted by State’s Attorney Ivan J. Bates and the BCSAO’s Older and Disabled Persons Unit, whose mission is to investigate, prosecute, and educate the public about Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation. The 4th Annual Luncheon is a FREE event, and all Baltimore City residents aged 60 and above are invited to register while tickets are still available. All guests attending this event are responsible for their own transportation to and from the luncheon.

  Registration opens on July 6!

  PLEASE READ ALL REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE RESERVING YOUR TICKET(S):

  1. All tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis.
  2. When reserving more than one ticket, you MUST enter the name of EACH GUEST per ticket. Do not reserve multiple tickets under one name. ALL DUPLICATE TICKETS WILL BE DELETED WITHOUT NOTICE.
  3. Please check your email for the ticket confirmation before placing a new order. ALL DUPLICATE ORDERS WILL BE DELETED WITHOUT NOTICE.
  4. Using this Eventbrite page is the BEST way to reserve your tickets. Email requests for tickets sent to odpuevents@stattorney.org will not be accepted.
  5. For additional support with reserving tickets, call us at 443-571-9144 during the following business hours: Monday through Thursday from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE A MESSAGE. Reservations via voicemail will not be accepted. You must speak to a live team member to confirm your ticket(s). Please use the number above and do not call the main office to request tickets.

  About the Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City:

  The mission of the Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City is to create true public safety through partnerships with elected officials, law enforcement, and our residents. The Office fulfills this goal through the successful prosecution of all crimes in Baltimore City.

  
  

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• SAVE THE DATE- Fiscal Year-End Celebration

  • When
    23 Sep 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Kaiser Permanente Center for Total Health, Washington, DC

  

  Hello YGL Members!

  We're excited to invite you to an evening dedicated to strengthening connections across the federal workforce and fostering collaboration among current and emerging government leaders.

  Connected for Impact
  Building Community Across Government Leadership

  This special gathering will bring together leaders from across government to exchange ideas, expand professional networks, and explore new opportunities for learning and partnership.

  Date:  Wednesday, September 23, 2026 
  Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  Location: Kaiser Permanente Center for Total Health, Washington, DC
  Food and refreshments will be served

  Together, we are creating a stronger, more connected government leadership community — because impact happens when leaders come together.

  Formal invitation and RSVP details to follow.

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• WINGS: From Consolidation to Opportunity—What GSA's OneGov Strategy Means for Your Growth Strategy

  • When
    24 Sep 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom - Link provided by Zoom immediately following registration

  

  This virtual session will explore what’s happening at GSA resulting from the OneGov strategy, GSA Schedule consolidations, and other GSA related topics relevant during this time of transition. We will highlight actionable strategies to increase women's representation in government contracting.

  
  Ms. Thornton-Cameron's expertise and insights will be an invaluable addition to this important conversation, especially given her distinguished contributions empowering women.

  
  

  This webinar is free for WIPP members and $49.99 for nonmembers.

  You will receive an email with your login information from Zoom immediately following registration.

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• WINGS: From Consolidation to Opportunity—What GSA's OneGov Strategy Means for Your Growth Strategy

  • When
    24 Sep 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

  

  From Consolidation to Opportunity: What GSA's OneGov Strategy Means for Your Growth Strategy

  Thursday, September 24, 2026, 2pm ET

  
  This virtual session will explore what’s happening at GSA resulting from the OneGov strategy, GSA Schedule consolidations, and other GSA related topics relevant during this time of transition. We will highlight actionable strategies to increase women's representation in government contracting.

  Ms. Thornton-Cameron's expertise and insights will be an invaluable addition to this important conversation, especially given her distinguished contributions empowering women.

  This webinar is free for WIPP members and $49.99 for nonmembers.

  You will receive an email with your login information from Zoom immediately following registration.

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• Federal Small Business Conference for the A/E/C Industry 2026

  • Start
    4 Nov 2026
  • End
    6 Nov 2026
  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Charlotte Convention Center Charlotte, NC

  

  November 4 – 6, 2026

  Charlotte Convention Center
  Charlotte, NC.

  More information to come.

  The Federal Small Business Conference is the market research event of the year for the federal A/E/C sector. With over 5,000 attendees, this conference welcomes small businesses to learn more about working with government and how to compete for contracts, provides ample networking opportunities and business development platforms for firms across the industry, and offers federal agencies the chance to meet with their service and product providers, and much more.

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• National Small Business Conference

  • Start
    1 Feb 2027
  • End
    3 Feb 2027

  

  Additional details coming soon!

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