Connecticut issues guidance on pregnancy accommodation Tuesday, June 4, 2019 | Connecticut On April 23, 2019, the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities (CHRO) issued a Best Practices Bluepaper as guidance for employers with three or more employees facing accommodation requests from employees for pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions.
Arkansas amends minimum wage act Monday, June 3, 2019 | Arkansas The state of Arkansas has amended the state minimum wage statute in numerous areas impacting employers.
Washington Announces Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Reporting Deadline Delayed Tuesday, April 30, 2019 | Washington The Washington Employment Security Department has now announced that the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program reporting deadline for the first quarter (April 30) will be pushed back to July 31, 2019. Employers will now report and remit premiums for quarters one and two between July 1 and July 31, 2019.
Virginia Amends Wage Statement Requirements Tuesday, April 30, 2019 | Virginia Virginia has enacted a law that amends the information that must be provided by employers to employees on their wage statements provided at the time of pay.
Oklahoma “Unity Bill” Clarifies Medical Marijuana Law, Includes Provisions Helpful To Employers Tuesday, April 30, 2019 | Oklahoma The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act was signed into law by Oklahoma Governor Stitt on March 14, 2019. The law clarifies certain regulatory aspects of the state’s existing medical marijuana law, and includes certain provisions that will be helpful to Oklahoma employers.
Westchester County Earned Sick Leave Law Poster, Notice and FAQs Released; Five Steps to Get Started Monday, April 29, 2019 | New York Westchester County in New York has enacted an ordinance that requires employers to provide sick leave to employees who work in the county. Westchester County has released a Poster for the Westchester County Earned Sick Leave Law (“WCESLL”), revised Model Notice and FAQs for employees and employers. Here are five steps to get employers started.
New York Gives Employees More Time Off to Vote Monday, April 29, 2019 | New York New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1505) that requires employers to give employees up to three hours of paid time to vote.
New York City Releases Model Policies for Lactation Room Law Monday, April 29, 2019 | New York The New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) has released model policies for the City’s lactation room law, effective March 18, 2019.
New Mexico Restricts Criminal History Inquiries Monday, April 29, 2019 | New Mexico New Mexico had enacted legislation (Senate Bill 96) that will prohibit employers from asking about criminal history on employment applications.
New Mexico Requires That Sick Leave Policies Also Cover Family Members Monday, April 29, 2019 | New Mexico New Mexico has enacted legislation that will require employers that provide paid sick leave to allow employees to use the leave to care for covered family members.