State Alerts

DC Approves New Employment Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence

Monday, March 4, 2019

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Washington, D.C.

The District of Columbia has enacted legislation (Act A22-0609) that will provide additional employment protections to victims and family members of victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, and stalking. Act A22-0609 applies to all employers.

New York City Prohibits Discrimination Based on Sexual and Reproductive Health Decisions

Monday, March 4, 2019

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New York

The list of protected classes under the New York City Human Rights Law has expanded to include “sexual and other reproductive health decisions”.

New York City Enacts New Lactation Room, Policy Requirements

Monday, March 4, 2019

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New York

New York City has enacted new lactation accommodation requirements, including a requirement for covered employers to adopt a lactation room policy.

New Jersey Approves New Minimum Wage

Monday, March 4, 2019

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New Jersey

New Jersey has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 15) that will raise the state’s minimum wage in several stages.

Minimum Wage Update for Michigan as Well as Certain Jurisdictions within California and New Mexico

Monday, March 4, 2019

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Michigan

Michigan and certain jurisdictions within California and New Mexico have just announced an increase in their minimum wage rates. If applicable, you must increase the pay rate for your non-exempt employees to meet the new minimum wage by no later than the effective date of the increase.

Glenview, Illinois Opts Back into Cook County Ordinances

Monday, March 4, 2019

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Illinois

Glenview, Illinois has opted back into the Cook County, Illinois minimum wage and paid leave provisions effective July 1, 2019.

California Consumer Privacy Act: FAQs for Employers

Monday, March 4, 2019

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California

Data privacy and security regulation is growing rapidly around the world, including in the United States. The recently enacted California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is intended to address some of these risks and concerns.

New York State Expressly Prohibits Discrimination Based on Gender Identity or Expression

Monday, February 4, 2019

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New York

New York state has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 747) that expressly prohibits employers with four or more employees from discriminating against individuals because of their gender identity or expression. Assembly Bill 747 takes effect on February 24, 2019.

Washington State Launches Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Website

Monday, February 4, 2019

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Washington

Washington State Governor, Jay Inslee, signed into law Substitute Senate Bill 5975 (S5975), which creates the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program effective January 1, 2020. The Washington Employment Security Department (ESD) has launched a new website to provide guidance to employers, workers and healthcare providers on the new paid family and medical leave insurance program.

Philadelphia City Council Enacts Broad Scheduling Regulations

Monday, February 4, 2019

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Pennsylvania

The Philadelphia City Council has passed the Philadelphia Fair Workweek Employment Standards Ordinance, intended to regulate scheduling practices for Philadelphia employers in the hospitality, retail and food services industries. Mayor Jim Kenney (D) signed the Ordinance on December 20, 2018.

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