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San Diego Voters Approve Minimum Wage and Sick Leave Ordinance

June 16, 2016

Voters in the city of San Diego supported a ballot measure that imposes a citywide minimum wage and also requires employers to provide paid sick leave.

This ordinance passed following a referendum vote on June 7, and will go into effect immediately following certification of the election results.  The certification process will likely conclude in mid-July 2016.

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New York Increases Minimum Wage to $15.00 per Hour

June 16, 2016

New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo, signed legislation implementing a staggered set of regional minimum wage increases with the end goal of increasing the state’s minimum wage to $15.00 an hour by 2021. 

Wednesday, June 15, 2016/Author: AmandaGagnon/Number of views (5535)/Comments (0)/
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Austin, Texas Passes Ordinance Banning Pre-Offer Inquiry into Applicant’s Criminal History – Reminder for all Clients Regarding Background Check Consent Form

June 16, 2016

Austin, Texas has enacted a city ordinance prohibiting employers from asking about or considering a job applicant’s criminal history before making a conditional offer of employment. Austin is the first city in the South to enact such a “Fair Chance” or “Ban the Box” law.  Please be reminded that clients taking advantage of ADP Screening and Selection Services should use the most recent version of the Background Check Consent Form which is available in the Forms Library in My TotalSource in the pre-employment section.


 [AG(1]Again, where would PGF clients find this? 

Wednesday, June 15, 2016/Author: AmandaGagnon/Number of views (3640)/Comments (0)/
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Vermont Enacts a “Ban the Box” Law - Reminder for all Clients Regarding Background Check Consent Form

June 16, 2016

Vermont has enacted a statute prohibiting most employers from requesting criminal record information on an initial application. 

Also, please be reminded that clients taking advantage of ADP Screening and Selection Services should use the most recent version of the Background Check Consent Form which is available from your HR Business Partner.


 [AG(1]Where should PGF clients find this? 

Wednesday, June 15, 2016/Author: AmandaGagnon/Number of views (26501)/Comments (0)/
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Medical Marijuana Law Enacted in Pennsylvania is Similar to Several Other States with Broad Anti-discrimination Provisions

June 16, 2016

Pennsylvania has joined the growing list of states legalizing the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. On April 17, 2016, Pennsylvania enacted its Medical Marijuana Act (the “Act”) and, although the law takes effect on May 17, 2016, the State’s Department of Health must now go through the process of creating and implementing a regulatory program before its constituents can begin dispensing and using medical marijuana.

Wednesday, June 15, 2016/Author: AmandaGagnon/Number of views (4891)/Comments (0)/
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Sick Leave Toolkit Updated for Minneapolis, Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Vermont

June 16, 2016

Our Sick Leave Toolkit, which includes Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and model sick leave policies for jurisdictions with sick leave laws, has been updated to reflect the new requirements in Minneapolis, Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Vermont.


 

Wednesday, June 15, 2016/Author: AmandaGagnon/Number of views (6116)/Comments (0)/
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California Employers Must Provide Reasonable Accommodation for Employees with Disabled Family Members

June 16, 2016

In an unprecedented opinion, a California Court of Appeal has held that an employer has a duty to reasonably accommodate an applicant or employee who is associated with a disabled person who needs the employee’s assistance. 

Wednesday, June 15, 2016/Author: AmandaGagnon/Number of views (4759)/Comments (0)/
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California Expands Paid Family-Leave Benefits

June 16, 2016

California has expanded its paid family leave program to provide greater benefits beginning January 1, 2018.  

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West Virginia Poster Update

June 2, 2016

The West Virginia state poster has been updated to include The Pregnant Workers' Fairness Act (PWFA).
Wednesday, June 1, 2016/Author: AmandaGagnon/Number of views (5740)/Comments (0)/
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Missouri State Poster Updates

June 2, 2016

The Missouri state poster has updated changes to hours when a student cannot work. 

Wednesday, June 1, 2016/Author: AmandaGagnon/Number of views (6883)/Comments (0)/
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