On June 28, 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in Loper Bright Enterprises et al. v. Raimondo (Loper Bright) which overturned the long-standing precedent of Chevron USA Inc. v. NRDC. The Chevron case established the so-called Chevron Doctrine which stated that judicial deference should be afforded to federal agency determinations in interpreting statutes where legislation may be ambiguous or subject to interpretation.

Colorado has enacted legislation that expressly prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals because of hair length commonly or historically associated with race. The law (House Bill 24-1451) became effective immediately on June 3, 2024.

Louisiana has enacted legislation that addresses final pay rules when an employee’s compensation includes commission, incentive pay, or a bonus. The changes are a result of enactment of House Bill 352 and take effect Aug. 1, 2024.

New Hampshire has enacted legislation (House Bill 182), which adds unpaid time off for firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and prohibits employers from retaliating against them for responding to certain emergencies. House Bill 182 takes effect on Aug.  13, 2024.