Maryland has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 839) that will prohibit covered employers from inquiring about applicants' criminal history prior to the first in-person interview. Senate Bill 839 took effect Feb. 29, 2020.

The Illinois Department of Human Rights has released new guidance on anti-sexual harassment training requirements that went into effect Jan. 1, 2020.

Cincinnati, Ohio, has enacted legislation (Ordinance 379) that bans discrimination on the basis of one's hairstyle. Ordinance 379 takes effect immediately.

Virginia has enacted legislation (House Bill 2664) that will require employers to provide a written wage statement to employees each payday. House Bill 2664 took effect Jan. 1, 2020.

Pittsburgh has enacted an ordinance that will require all employers in the city to provide paid sick leave to employees. The law takes effect March 15, 2020.

New York City has expanded its sexual harassment prevention training requirements to cover independent contractors and freelancers effective Jan. 11, 2020. Starting Jan. 11, all independent contractors and freelancers are protected from employment discrimination and harassment under the City Human Rights Law.

New York's rules for paying certain tipped employees will change beginning June 30, 2020.

Illinois has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1557) that amends the state's recreational marijuana law. Senate Bill 1557 is effective immediately.