The state of New York has enacted several new rules that are aimed at combating discrimination and sexual harassment.

New Jersey has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1790) that expands its existing wage payment laws to, among other things, require a new notice and increase penalties for violations. Senate Bill 1790 is effective immediately.

New Jersey has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 1094) that prohibits employers from asking applicants about their salary history.  Assembly Bill 1094 takes effect on January 1, 2020.

Nevada has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 132) that will add protections for applicants and employees who test positive for marijuana in a drug screen. Assembly Bill 132 takes effect January 1, 2020.

Illinois has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 75) that clarifies anti-harassment protections and imposes new requirements for employers to provide sexual harassment training.

Illinois has enacted legislation (House Bill 1438) that will allow the recreational use of marijuana in the state. The law will also offer protections for employees who use marijuana while off duty. House Bill 1438 takes effect January 1, 2020.

Illinois has enacted legislation (House Bill 834) that will expand the state's equal pay law. House Bill 834 takes effect September 29, 2019.

Connecticut has enacted legislation (Substitute Senate Bill 863) that protects employees who are absent from work for the purposes of responding to an emergency as a member of the Civil Air Patrol. Substitute Senate Bill 863 takes effect October 1, 2019.

Chicago has enacted an ordinance that will require certain employers to notify employees of their schedules in advance and pay employees when they provide insufficient notice of schedule changes. The ordinance takes effect July 1, 2020.