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Pittsburgh Expands Paid Sick Leave Requirements

The city of Pittsburgh has enacted legislation (Ordinance 11), which expands its paid sick leave law requirements. The Ordinance is effective Jan. 1, 2026.

California - Los Angeles Hotel and Airport Worker Minimum Wage Put on Hold

The Los Angeles Office of the City Clerk announced that a referendum petition has been filed challenging Ordinance No. 188610 which raised the minimum wage for Los Angeles hotel and airport workers.

Washington Expands Pregnancy Accommodations; Requires Paid Lactation Breaks

The state of Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5217), which expands pregnancy accommodation requirements and adds paid lactation break requirements. Senate Bill 5217 takes effect on Jan.  1, 2027.

Washington Expands Paid Family Leave Act

The state of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1213), which expands protections under the Washington Paid Family Leave Act. House Bill 1213 takes effect on Jan.  1, 2026.

Washington Adds Leave for Victims of a Hate Crime

The State of Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5101), which requires an employer to provide safety accommodations and unpaid leave when an employee or their family member is a victim of a hate crime. Senate Bill 5101 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

Texas Requires Human Trafficking Prevention Training for Medical Workers

Texas has enacted legislation (House Bill 742), which requires first responders to receive human trafficking prevention training. Texas has also enacted legislation (House Bill 754), which adds the same training requirement for medical assistants. The bills take effect Sept. 1, 2025.

Texas Prohibits Nondisclosure and Confidentiality Agreements for Claims of Sexual Assault

Texas has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 835), which prohibits nondisclosure and confidentiality provisions regarding sexual abuse. Senate Bill 835 is effective Sept. 1, 2025.

Texas Adds Rules for Delivery Network Companies

Texas has enacted legislation (House Bill 4215), which adds rules for Delivery Network Companies (DNCs). House Bill 4215 takes effect Sept.  1, 2025.

Texas Adds Nurse Staffing Protections

Texas has enacted legislation (House Bill 2187), which adds certain protections related to nurse staffing in hospitals. House Bill 2187 takes effect Sept.  1, 2025.

Rhode Island Prohibits Captive Audience Meetings

Rhode Island has enacted legislation (House Bill 5506 SUB A), which prohibits mandatory employer-sponsored meetings regarding religious and political matters. House Bill 5506 SUB A is effective immediately.
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Bulletin News, Compliance Corner , State Compliance Update, California

As a reminder, on Sept. 17, 2020, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 1159, concerning workers’ compensation, the coronavirus (COVID-19) and critical workers. This new law added sections (§3212.86-3212.88) of the CA Labor Code, codifying the Executive Order signed by Gov. ...

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Compliance Corner , State Compliance Update, California

On May 16, 2022, the West Hollywood, California City Council approved amendments to the City’s minimum wage and leave ordinance that took effect Jan. 1, 2022.

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Compliance Corner , State Compliance Update, Connecticut

Effective Jan. 1, 2022, Connecticut’s family and medical leave law expanded to cover all private sector employers and to include other changes. Additionally, on January 1, 2022, the state’s paid family leave program went into effect. These laws include an employer notice ...

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Connecticut has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 163) that prohibits employers from disciplining employees for refusing to attend an employer-sponsored meeting concerning religious or political matters. Senate Bill 163 takes effect July 1, 2022. Notably, the law’s definition of ...

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Compliance Corner , State Compliance Update, Delaware

Delaware has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1) that creates a paid family and medical leave program in the state. The program will be funded by payroll contributions to be paid by covered employers and employees beginning Jan. 1, 2025. Employees may begin using such leave in 2026.

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Compliance Corner , State Compliance Update, Florida

Florida has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 7) that prohibits employers with 15 or more employees from subjecting an individual to training that endorses certain concepts about discrimination. Senate Bill 7 takes effect July 1, 2022.

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Compliance Corner , State Compliance Update, Georgia

Georgia has enacted legislation (House Bill 389) that clarifies the test used to determine whether an individual is an independent contractor or employee for the purpose of unemployment benefits in the state. House Bill 389 takes effect July 1, 2022.

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Compliance Corner , State Compliance Update, Illinois

Illinois has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 3146) that amends the state’s rules governing a day of rest and meal periods. Senate Bill 3146 takes effect January 1, 2023.

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Illinois has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 3120) expanding the requirement that employers with 50 or more employees provide bereavement leave. Senate Bill 3120 takes effect January 1, 2023.

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Chicago has established an ordinance that will require employers to have a written policy on sexual harassment, provide harassment training annually, and display a poster in the workplace beginning July 1, 2022.

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Compliance Corner , State Compliance Update, Louisiana

Louisiana has enacted legislation (House Bill 1083) that expressly prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals based on their natural, protective, or cultural hairstyle. House Bill 1083 takes effect August 1, 2022 and applies to employers with 20 or more employees.

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Compliance Corner , State Compliance Update, New Mexico

New Mexico has enacted legislation (House Bill 20), also known as the Healthy Workplaces Act ("the Act"), that requires employers to provide paid sick and safe leave to employees. The Act takes effect on July 1, 2022.

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Compliance Corner , State Compliance Update, Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has adopted a final rule addressing tipped employees and the calculation of overtime pay for salaried nonexempt employees.  The final rule takes effect on August 5, 2022.

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Compliance Corner , State Compliance Update, Tennessee

Tennessee has enacted legislation (House Bill 2733) that requires an employer to allow a veteran employee to take all of Veterans Day off as a non-paid holiday under certain circumstances. House Bill 2733 is effective immediately.

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Tennessee has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1884) and (House Bill 1871), which create a sunset date for COVID-19 related laws and adds employee protections for natural COVID-19 immunity. Senate Bill 1884 takes effect on July 1, 2023, and House Bill 1871 is effective immediately.

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Tennessee has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 2042), which prohibits employers from paying an employee who is impaired by age, physical or mental deficiency, or injury less than the federal minimum wage. Senate Bill 2042 will take effect on July 1, 2022.

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Tennessee has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 958) that allows employers to create a voluntary shared work program. Senate Bill 958 took effect on May 27, 2022.

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Compliance Corner , State Compliance Update, Vermont

The Vermont Department of Taxes has provided withholding tax guidance for relocated and remote workers.

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Compliance Corner , State Compliance Update, West Virginia

West Virginia has issued a final rule that amends child labor regulations. The final rule is effective immediately and set to expire on Aug. 1, 2027.

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