Recent Updates

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.

Alaska has enacted Senate Bill 185 (SB 185) which eliminates the use of the subminimum wage for workers with disabilities.  SB 185 is effective Dec. 12, 2022.

On Aug.  24, 2022, President Biden announced an extension of the pause on student loan repayment through December 31, 2022, along with a plan to forgive a certain amount of student loan debt for certain individuals.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has ruled that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects individuals with gender dysphoria. The ruling applies in the states of Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.

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.