Colorado has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 23-058) that expressly prohibits employers from making age-related inquiries on an initial employment application. The law takes effect July 1, 2024.

Kentucky has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 47) that will allow adults to use medicinal cannabis for certain medical conditions beginning in 2025. The law also addresses employers’ rights regarding medicinal cannabis.

Maryland has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 828) that will delay implementation of a law that will provide job protection and wage-replacement benefits to employees who need time off from work for certain family and medical reasons.

Michigan has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 90), which expressly prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals based on traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles. The changes took effect immediately on June 15, 2023.

Minnesota has enacted legislation (Senate File 3035) that will expand requirements for employers to provide lactation breaks, reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, and pregnancy and parental leave. Senate File 3035 takes effect July 1, 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.