New York prohibits pay history inquiries

08/01/19

The state of New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 6549) that will prohibit employers from asking about applicants’ pay history. Senate Bill 6549 takes effect January 6, 2020.

Tuesday, July 30, 2019/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (5372)/Comments (0)/

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New York expands equal pay requirements

08/01/19

The State of New York has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 8093) that will expand the state’s equal pay requirements. Assembly Bill 8093 takes effect October 8, 2019.

Tuesday, July 30, 2019/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (5480)/Comments (0)/

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New York bans hairstyle discrimination

08/01/19

The state of New York has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 7797) that will expressly prohibit employers from discriminating against applicants and employees because of hair texture and hairstyles that are historically associated with race. Assembly Bill 7797 takes effect immediately.

Tuesday, July 30, 2019/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (5214)/Comments (0)/

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New Jersey adopts employment protections for medical marijuana users

08/01/19

New Jersey has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 20) that provides employment protections for individuals who use medical marijuana. Assembly Bill 20 is effective immediately.

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Nevada to increase minimum wage

08/01/19

Nevada has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 456) that will increase the state's minimum wage in several phases beginning July 1, 2020.

Tuesday, July 30, 2019/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (5438)/Comments (0)/

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Massachusetts delays paid family & medical leave program contributions

08/01/19

Massachusetts has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 2255) that will delay the implementation of contributions to the state’s paid family leave program and make other changes.

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Maine requires veterans medical appointment leave

08/01/19

Maine has enacted legislation (Legislative Document 1654) that will require employers to allow veterans to take time away from work to attend a scheduled appointment at a medical facility operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Legislative Document 1654 takes effect September 19, 2019.

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Maine requires pregnancy accommodations

08/01/19

Maine has enacted legislation (Legislative Document 666) that will require employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with pregnancy-related conditions, unless it would impose an undue hardship on the business. Legislative Document 666 takes effect September 19, 2019.

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Maine expands leave for volunteer emergency responders

08/01/19

Maine has enacted two bills (Legislative Document 1319 and Legislative Document 886) that will expand requirements for providing time off to emergency responders. These laws take effect September 19, 2019.

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