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Illinois Expands Protections for Breastfeeding Mothers in the Workplace

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed House Bill 1595 amending the Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act in several significant ways – most notably the compensability of break time under the Act, and the burden on employers in order to avoid providing the required break time to its employees.

Illinois Expands Protections for Breastfeeding Mothers in the Workplace

Western Springs, Illinois, Opts Back into Cook County Sick Leave Ordinance

The Western Springs Board of Trustees has voted to opt into the Cook County sick leave ordinance effective May 18, 2018, reversing a previous decision to opt out of the Cook County ordinances.

Wave of Class Action Lawsuits Filed under Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act

Employers using timeclocks that use employee finger or hand scanning technology to clock in and out may have heard about a recent surge of class action litigation asserting that such technologies are covered by the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA” or the “Act”). Many lawsuits have been filed against employers operating in Illinois.

Chicago Adopts Hands Off Pants On Law to Protect Hotel Workers from Sexual Harassment, Assault

To provide hospitality workers greater protections against sexual harassment and assault, the Chicago City Council has passed the “Hands Off Pants On” Ordinance. The Ordinance requires all hotels in the City to adopt a panic button system and an anti-sexual harassment policy.

Sick Leave Toolkit Updated for Arizona, Chicago, Cook County, Emeryville, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, and St Paul

Our sick leave toolkit which includes Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and model sick leave policies for jurisdictions with sick leave laws has been updated based on recent agency guidance, rules and/or best practice recommendations.

Illinois Expands Domestic and Sexual Violence Leave

Effective January 1, 2017, employees who work for an employer with no more than 14 employees will be entitled to 4 workweeks of unpaid leave in any 12-month period to address issues related to domestic or sexual violence.

Illinois

Illinois’ Cook County Ordinance restricts credit history use. Joining a nationwide trend, the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, Illinois, amended the Human Rights Ordinance to add credit history to the list of items an employer may not consider in making employment decisions.

Pregnancy Rights

Pregnancy and your rights in the workplace has been added to the Illinois All-In-One poster.

Illinois Issues Required Employer Posting and Fact Sheet under Pregnancy Accommodations Law; New Handbook Policy Available

The Illinois Human Rights Act (“IHRA”) now offers additional protection for pregnant women in the workplace and additional responsibilities for employers with respect to their pregnant workers.

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The District of Columbia has enacted emergency legislation (B23-980) that requires employers to adopt certain worker protection policies and prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for certain COVID-19 related reasons.

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The Virginia General Assembly has delayed a scheduled increase to the minimum wage.

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The minimum wage in the city of San Jose, California will increase to $15.45 per hour on January 1, 2021.

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Oregon's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has enacted a temporary rule to help control the spread of COVID-19. The temporary rule is in effect from November 16, 2020 until May 4, 2021, unless extended. Below is an overview of the requirements.

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New York has enacted legislation (SB 7506B) that will require all employers in the state to provide employees with sick leave. The law takes effect on January 1, 2021; however, employees begin accruing sick time on September 30, 2020.

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New Jersey has enacted Executive Order 192, which establishes specific health and safety measures for employers during COVID-19. Executive Order 192 takes effect November 5, 2020.

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Michigan has enacted legislation (House Bill 6032) that establishes certain requirements and protections related to COVID-19 for employees. House Bill 6032 is effective retroactive to March 1, 2020.

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The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) has adopted an emergency rule requiring employers to take certain steps related to COVID-19. The emergency rule is effective immediately.

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The Maryland Department of Labor (MDOL) has provided guidance on a new requirement for restaurant employers to provide a tip credit wage statement to tipped employees.

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Voters in Florida have approved a ballot measure that will increase the minimum wage in several phases.

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Voters in Colorado have approved a ballot measure that will create a paid family and medical leave (PFML) program funded by employers and employees.

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Colorado has adopted final rules that implement the state's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA). The final rules take effect January 1, 2021.

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California has announced an increase to the pay rates computer software employees and physicians must receive in order to be exempt from overtime. The minimum salary required for the administrative, professional, and executive overtime exemptions in the state will also increase. These new rates ...

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