The District of Columbia has enacted an ordinance that will require employers to disclose in job listings the projected minimum and maximum hourly rate or salary for the position. The ordinance takes effect June 30, 2024.
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) recently issued guidance on changes to the state’s pay transparency rules.
Texas has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 7) that bans certain COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Senate Bill 7 takes effect on Feb. 6, 2024.
New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill S5026: The Freelance Isn't Free Act, or "the Act"), requiring businesses in New York state to enter into written agreements with certain independent contractors. Senate Bill S5206 takes effect on May 20, 2024.
New York has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill A1029C: The Clean Slate Act), which will automatically seal certain criminal records and require employers to review hiring processes related to an applicant’s criminal history. The Clean Slate Act, or “the Act,” takes effect on Nov. 16, 2024.
New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 3255), which increases the time to file a complaint of unlawful discrimination with the Division of Human Rights from one year to three years. Senate Bill 3255 takes effect on Feb. 15, 2024.
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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.