Nevada enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 259), which phases out the ability for employers to pay a subminimum wage to employees with disabilities in the state. The goal of the law is to eliminate the use of the subminimum wage in Nevada by Jan. 1, 2028.
Nevada has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 305), which will require covered employers to enroll eligible employees in a retirement program that may include the Nevada Employee Savings Trust (NEST). Employee contributions would begin by July 1, 2025.
On Nov. 8, 2022, voters in Nevada voted to amend the State Constitution provisions regarding the minimum wage.
Nevada has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 190) that requires employers to let employees use accrued sick leave to care for an immediate family member. Assembly Bill 190 takes effect October 1, 2021.
Nevada has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 307) that requires employers to post notices concerning the state’s job training and employment programs. Assembly Bill 307 takes effect on October 1, 2021.
Nevada has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 293) that prohibits employers from taking certain actions relating to an applicant's salary history. Senate Bill 293 takes effect on October 1, 2021.
Nevada has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 293) that prohibits employers from taking certain actions relating to an applicant's salary history. Senate Bill 293 takes effect on Oct. 1, 2021.
Nevada has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 190) that requires employers to let employees use accrued sick leave to care for an immediate family member. Assembly Bill 190 takes effect Oct. 1, 2021.
Beginning July 1, 2021, under the Nevada Hospitality and Travel Workers Right to Return Act, certain employers in the casino, hospitality, stadium, and travel industries must offer their former employees laid off or furloughed due to the COVID-19 pandemic the opportunity to return to work. The Act also requires notice to employees who will be laid off that is different from a federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) notice, if a WARN notice is required.
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West Virginia has issued a final rule that amends child labor regulations. The final rule is effective immediately and set to expire on Aug. 1, 2027.
The Vermont Department of Taxes has provided withholding tax guidance for relocated and remote workers.
Tennessee has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 958) that allows employers to create a voluntary shared work program. Senate Bill 958 took effect on May 27, 2022.
Illinois has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 3120) expanding the requirement that employers with 50 or more employees provide bereavement leave. Senate Bill 3120 takes effect January 1, 2023.
Chicago has established an ordinance that will require employers to have a written policy on sexual harassment, provide harassment training annually, and display a poster in the workplace beginning July 1, 2022.