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Connecticut has enacted legislation that amends a law entitling employees to paid family and medical leave. The amendments take effect Oct. 1, 2024.
Tennessee has enacted legislation that extends the amount of time an employee can use for voting leave, effective on Nov. 6, 2024.
Oregon has enacted legislation (House Bill 4156), which expands Oregon anti-stalking laws and adds covered reasons for employees to use safe leave. House Bill 4156 takes effect on July 1, 2024.
Maryland has enacted legislation that amends a law that requires employers to disclose wage-range information to applicants. The amended law takes effect Oct. 1, 2024.
Utah has enacted legislation (House Bill 396), which expands employer religious accommodation requirements. House Bill 396 is effective immediately.
Anne Arundel County, Maryland has enacted an ordinance that will expressly prohibit discrimination in employment. The ordinance takes effect June 8, 2024.
A New York budget amendment adds additional paid protections for employees that need to express milk for their nursing child. The protections take effect on June 19, 2024.
Washington state has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5793), which expands paid sick leave protections under state law. Senate Bill 5793 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
The city of Duluth, Minnesota has repealed its paid sick leave ordinance effective Jan. 17, 2024.
Candidates living outside of New York State and City who are applying for jobs in New York State and City may be protected under the state's and city's Human Rights laws.
Employers with 100 or more employees in Illinois must apply to obtain an Equal Pay Registration Certificate (EPRC) from the state by March 23, 2024.
New York City has enacted a law (Int. 0563-2022) that eases the process for an employee to file an Earned Safe and Sick Time Act lawsuit. Int. 0563-2022 takes effect on March 20, 2024.
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) recently issued guidance on changes to the state’s pay transparency rules.
The California Department of Industrial Relations has updated guidance to address the expansion of the state’s paid sick leave law that takes effect Jan. 1, 2024.
Oregon has enacted legislation (House Bill 3028), which adds protections for an employee that is appointed to a board, commission, council, or committee. House Bill 3028 is effective immediately.
New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill S2518A), which prohibits employers from accessing certain electronic personal accounts. Senate Bill S2518A takes effect on March 12, 2024.
New Hampshire has enacted legislation (House Bill 358), which requires employers to provide unpaid time for employees to express milk. House Bill 358 takes effect on July 1, 2025.
The City of Columbus, Ohio, has enacted an ordinance to prohibit certain employers from inquiring about an applicant’s pay history. The ordinance takes effect on March 1, 2024.
Oregon has enacted legislation (House Bill 3307), which extends certain workplace protections to registered apprentices and those in private employer on-the-job training programs. House Bill 3307 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
Texas has enacted legislation (House Bill 915) that requires all employers to post a notice containing contact information on where to report workplace violence. House Bill 915 takes effect on Sept. 1, 2023.
Texas has enacted legislation (House Bill 2313), which requires Transportation Network Company employers to provide training on human trafficking awareness and prevention. House Bill 2313 takes effect on Sept. 1, 2023.
Rhode Island has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 0444A), which will make June nineteenth (Juneteenth) a state holiday. Senate Bill 0444A takes effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
Illinois has enacted legislation that expands requirements for certain employers to provide bereavement leave to employees. The legislation (Senate Bill 2034) takes effect Jan. 1, 2024.
Texas has enacted legislation (House Bill 2459) to further protect certain employees from labor law violations. House Bill 2459 takes effect on Sept. 1, 2023.
Maine has enacted legislation that amends the state’s equal pay law to address race-based discrimination in pay. Previously, the state’s equal pay law addressed sex-based discrimination only. The changes take effect Oct. 25, 2023.
Illinois has enacted legislation that will require employers with 51 or more employees to provide paid organ donation leave to employees. The law (House Bill 3516) takes effect Jan. 1, 2024.
Georgia has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 129) that amends the rules governing an employee’s entitlement to time off to vote in elections. The changes take effect July 1, 2023.
Colorado has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 23-017) that expands the reasons employees may use paid sick leave under state law. Senate Bill 23-017 takes effect August 7, 2023.
Minnesota has enacted legislation (Senate File 3035) that will require employers to provide paid sick leave to employees. The requirement takes effect January 1, 2024.
Minnesota has enacted legislation (House File 100) that permits recreational cannabis use among adults age 21 and older beginning August 1, 2023. The law includes protections for off-duty cannabis use.
New Jersey has enacted several laws that impact unemployment processes by adding employer requirements and employee protections during labor disputes.
New York City has enacted a law (Intro. 209-A) that prohibits employers from discriminating on the basis of an individual’s height or weight. Intro. 209-A takes effect on November 22, 2023.
Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1491), which prohibits an employer from searching an employee’s privately owned vehicle. House Bill 1491 takes effect on July 23, 2023.
The State of Washington has released information to assist employers in meeting their requirements under the Washington Cares Act.
New York has released an updated model policy and training materials that address sexual harassment and discrimination prevention.
New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill S4844B), which expands protections under the Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act. Senate Bill S4844B takes effect on June 7, 2023.
New York City (N.Y.C) has issued a Final Rule on Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDTs). The date of enforcement is now July 5, 2023.
Virginia has enacted Senate Bill 1040 (SB 1040) which restricts the use of an employee’s social security number (SSN) on an identification card or access badge.
Utah has enacted legislation (House Bill 324), which provides an additional way for employers to help maintain a safe working environment. House Bill 324 takes effect on July 1, 2023.
The City of Los Angeles has enacted an ordinance that will require large employers in the retail sector to follow certain scheduling practices. The ordinance takes effect April 1, 2023.
Berkeley, CA has enacted an ordinance that will require employers in certain industries to follow specific scheduling practices beginning Jan. 1, 2024.
Governor Kathy Hochul signed (Senate Bill S6085), which amends Section 201 of the New York Labor Law, adding new employer electronic posting requirements. Senate Bill S6085 is effective immediately.
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law several bills to help prevent human trafficking in the hospitality and transportation industries.
This notice is to inform you that St. Paul, Minnesota has amended an ordinance that requires employers to provide paid sick leave to employees. The changes will take effect Feb. 18, 2023.
Bloomington, Minnesota has amended an ordinance that will require employers in the city to provide sick leave to employees. The ordinance will still take effect July 1, 2023.
We want to let you know about how San Francisco has enacted an ordinance that will require employers with 100 or more employees to provide supplemental pay for military leave.
The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has updated its frequently asked questions (FAQs) to address expanded requirements for employers to disclose the pay scale for open positions.
We want to let you know that Arizona Form A-4 has been modified because the previous Form A-4 is no longer representative of new lower income tax rates.
Colorado’s state-run retirement program, called Colorado SecureSavings, is set to launch in early 2023. Employers with five or more employees must either facilitate the program or offer a qualifying retirement plan to employees.
California has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 523) that will prohibit employers with five or more employees from discriminating against applicants and employees because of their reproductive health decision making. This change takes effect Jan. 1, 2023.
On Nov. 8, 2022, voters in Nevada voted to amend the State Constitution provisions regarding the minimum wage.
On Nov. 8, 2022, Inglewood, California voters approved a ballot measure that increases the minimum wage for healthcare workers.
It is almost time for the Massachusetts HIRD filing. Massachusetts law requires employers to file a HIRD form on an annual basis containing information about employer sponsored insurance.
Oklahoma has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1345), which provides wage payment options for employers. Senate Bill 1345 takes effect on Nov.1, 2022.
The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) has announced the 2023 contribution rates for the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program.
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) has released guidance and provided a sample form to help employers address workplace impairment due to employee cannabis use.
Florida has now released the poster required to be posted in the workplace regarding the minimum wage increase in the state.
California has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 1949) that will require employers with five or more employees to offer bereavement leave. Assembly Bill 1949 takes effect Jan. 1, 2023.
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry announced that the state minimum wage would increase effective Jan. 1, 2023, as outlined below.
The City of Sonoma, California has announced that the city minimum wage will increase Jan. 1, 2023.
San Diego, California has announced that the city minimum wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2023.
Petaluma, California has announced that the city minimum wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2023.
On Aug. 10, 2022, a petition was filed with the City of Los Angeles seeking to stop the Healthcare Workers Minimum Wage Ordinance from taking effect on Aug. 13, 2022.
Minneapolis, Minnesota has announced that its minimum wage will increase.
Santa Rosa, California has announced that the city minimum wage will increase on January 1, 2023.