June 2024

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California - Los Angeles County Enacts ‘Fair Chance’ Ordinance

Los Angeles County, California has enacted an ordinance that will impose various obligations on covered employers regarding the criminal histories of applicants and employees. The ordinance applies to only the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County and takes effect Sept.  3, 2024.

California Releases Model Workplace Violence Prevention Plan

<span style="color: #383d5a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has released a model workplace violence prevention plan and fact sheet to help general industry employers comply with a requirement that takes effect&nbsp;<strong>July 1, 2024</strong>.</span>

New York City Requires Know Your Rights at Work Poster

New York City has released a “Know Your Rights at Work” poster, which NYC employers must begin distributing to employees by July 1, 2024. The City has also published its “Workers’ Bill of Rights” website.

Ruling Increases Hiring and Promotion Protections under New York Laws

Candidates living outside of New York State and City who are applying for jobs in New York State and City may be protected under the state's and city's Human Rights laws.

New Jersey Provides Guidance on the New Jersey Family Leave Act

New Jersey has created guidance to address frequently asked questions on the New Jersey Family Leave Act.

California Issues Guidance on Fast Food Minimum Wage; New Legislation Expands Exemptions

The California Department of Industrial Relations has released guidance on a new law that entitles certain fast food restaurant workers to a minimum wage of $20 per hour beginning April 1, 2024. The state has also enacted legislation that expands the exemptions from the law effective immediately.

Updated: Federal Judge Blocks Florida Law Limiting Workplace Bias Trainings

Update: On March 4, 2024, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the preliminary injunction discussed below. Therefore, the law continues to remain blocked. The state could appeal this decision. Impacted employers should continue to monitor developments.

A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking a Florida law that prohibits employers with 15 or more employees from subjecting an individual to training that endorses certain concepts about discrimination.

 

Pennsylvania Modifies Tax Treatment of Dependent Care Assistance Plan Contributions

Pennsylvania has modified its tax code to treat Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) contribution amounts up to $5,000 as being excluded from Pennsylvania state income tax and Pennsylvania local Earned Income Taxes (EIT)

Utah Limits Nondisclosure and Non-disparagement Provisions in Certain Agreements

Utah has enacted legislation (House Bill 55), which restricts certain nondisclosure and non-disparagement clauses. House Bill 55 is effective immediately and retroactively applies to agreements that are entered into on or after Jan. 1, 2023.

South Carolina Adds Wage Reporting and Unemployment Response Requirements

South Carolina has enacted legislation (House Bill 3726), which requires employers to respond to requests for unemployment benefits information beginning March 1, 2024, and to file quarterly wage reports by April 30, 2024.

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