Compliance Corner

Voters in San Francisco have approved a ballot initiative (Proposition G) that will require certain employers to provide paid leave to employees for public health emergencies. The requirement takes effect Oct. 1, 2022.

San Carlos, California has announced that the city’s minimum wage will increase. 

Daly City, California has announced that the city minimum wage will increase.  

The Industrial Commission of Arizona has announced that the state’s minimum wage rate will increase.

This notice is to inform you that Austin, Texas has amended its city code to prohibit employers from discriminating against individuals on traits associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles. The amendment is effective immediately.

The State of New York enacted Senate Bill 2588-A, which granted employees paid time off to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Senate Bill 2588-A is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2022.

New York City has enacted legislation (Int. No. 1894-A) that amends the New York City Human Rights Law and regulates the use of automated tools in certain employment decisions. The law takes effect on Jan. 1, 2023.