Outbreak of a new coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China raises issues and questions about how to appropriately respond in the workplace. Read the article for guidance, including information from the CDC, employment law considerations, and more.

President Trump has signed into law spending bills that will affect employers. Here's a brief summary of some of the changes.

On Jan. 12, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule that will create a new test for determining whether a joint-employer relationship exists in certain situations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule takes effect March 16, 2020.

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has adopted final rules clarifying that employers must pay employees for unused vacation at the time of separation.

Illinois has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1557) that amends the state's recreational marijuana law. Senate Bill 1557 is effective immediately.

New York's rules for paying certain tipped employees will change beginning June 30, 2020.

New York City has expanded its sexual harassment prevention training requirements to cover independent contractors and freelancers effective Jan. 11, 2020. Starting Jan. 11, all independent contractors and freelancers are protected from employment discrimination and harassment under the City Human Rights Law.

Pittsburgh has enacted an ordinance that will require all employers in the city to provide paid sick leave to employees. The law takes effect March 15, 2020.