October 2024
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has issued regulations that require employers to take certain steps to protect workers from heat illness if they have indoor workplaces where the temperature reaches 82° F. The regulations are effective immediately.
On May 31, 2024, the Governor of California signed into law (Senate Bill 828) which delays the implementation of California's health care worker minimum wage law by one month from June 1, 2024 to July 1, 2024. The original law required covered health care employees to be paid a minimum of between $18 and $23 per hour depending on the type of facility between June 1, 2024 and May 31, 2025.
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.
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Governor Kathy Hochul signed (Senate Bill S6085), which amends Section 201 of the New York Labor Law, adding new employer electronic posting requirements. Senate Bill S6085 is effective immediately.
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law several bills to help prevent human trafficking in the hospitality and transportation industries.
This notice is to inform you that St. Paul, Minnesota has amended an ordinance that requires employers to provide paid sick leave to employees. The changes will take effect Feb. 18, 2023.
Bloomington, Minnesota has amended an ordinance that will require employers in the city to provide sick leave to employees. The ordinance will still take effect July 1, 2023.
We want to let you know about how San Francisco has enacted an ordinance that will require employers with 100 or more employees to provide supplemental pay for military leave.