The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled that employers are barred from drafting severance agreements that contain overly broad non-disparagement and confidentiality prohibitions. After the ruling, the NLRB’s general counsel released guidance indicating the decision also applies retroactively to agreements already entered with such provisions. 

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New York has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 999) that amends employer salary transparency requirements.   The originally enacted Sept. 17, 2023, effective date remains unchanged by the amendment.

New York has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 6328) that prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on citizenship or immigration status. Assembly Bill 6328 is effective immediately.

Michigan has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 4) that will amend the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) to expressly prohibit discrimination in employment based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Senate Bill 4 takes effect June 14, 2023.

Illinois has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 208) that will require employers to provide employees with up to 40 hours of paid leave that they may use for any reason. Senate Bill 208 takes effect Jan. 1, 2024.