Minnesota - St. Paul, MN Enacts Wage Theft Ordinance

St. Paul, MN has enacted a wage theft ordinance designed to strengthen worker protections. According to the press release “wage theft occurs any time employers fail to pay wages employees are legally entitled to, including paying below minimum wage, not paying overtime, requiring work without pay, denying legal breaks, misclassification, withholding tips, non-payment of fringe benefits, and illegal deductions.” The ordinance is effective Jan. , 2025.

New Jersey Prohibits Gender-Specific Dress Codes

New Jersey’s Office of the Attorney General and the Division of Civil Rights have made clear the state prohibits gender-specific dress codes.

Massachusetts Health Insurance Responsibility Disclosure (HIRD)

Important reminder that Health Insurance Responsibility Disclosure (HIRD) filing requirements apply to all employers with 6 or more Massachusetts employees in any month during the past 12 months. The filing is done through MassTaxConnect which is available for HIRD filing between Nov. 15 and Dec. 15.

New Jersey Enacts Pay Transparency Law

New Jersey has enacted legislation that will require greater transparency in pay and promotional opportunities. The law (Senate Bill 2310/Assembly Bill 4151) takes effect June 1, 2025.

Missouri Votes to Increase Minimum Wage

Missouri voters have approved Proposition A, which will increase the state’s minimum wage in phases.

Washington - King County, WA Enacts Minimum Wage Ordinance

King County, Washington has enacted legislation that will increase the minimum wage in unincorporated King County.

Washington - Everett, WA Voters Approve Minimum Wage Increase

Voters in the city of Everett, Washington have approved Ballot Initiative 24-01, which will increase the minimum wage.

Massachusetts Expands Sick Leave Requirement

Massachusetts has enacted legislation that will entitle employees to use sick leave to address the employee’s or their spouse’s needs related to pregnancy loss or a failed assisted reproduction, adoption or surrogacy. The change takes effect Nov. 21, 2024.

Illinois Clarifies New E-Verify Law

The Illinois Department of Labor has released guidance to clarify a recently enacted law, effective Jan. 1, 2025, that will prohibit employers from imposing work authorization or re-verification requirements that are greater than those required by federal law. The guidance clarifies that the law does not prohibit private employers from using E-Verify.

California Limits When Employers Can Require Driver’s Licenses

California has enacted legislation that restricts employers from including in a job posting or advertisement that a candidate must have a driver’s license. The restriction is the result of enactment of Senate Bill 1100 and takes effect Jan. 1, 2025.

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