April 2026

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5 Interview questions to avoid

Knowing what questions to ask and what questions to avoid is critical to conducting an effective and compliant interview. Some questions are expressly prohibited by law while others may directly or indirectly reveal an applicant is a member of a protected group. Both types of questions should be avoided during interviews. Here are five examples of questions to avoid, along with some suggested alternatives.

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Compliance-Corner, State-Compliance-Updates, Washington-

Washington has enacted a final rule that clarifies how the seven-day waiting period impacts Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program. The final rule is effective immediately.

Compliance-Corner, State-Compliance-Updates, Vermont-

Vermont has enacted legislation (House Bill 729) that limits the time an employee may file a discrimination claim to six years. House Bill 729 is effective immediately.

Compliance-Corner, State-Compliance-Updates, Vermont-

Vermont has enacted legislation (House Bill 515) that prohibits employers from retaliating against whistleblowers. House Bill 515 is effective immediately.

Compliance-Corner, State-Compliance-Updates, South-Carolina-

This notice is to inform you about how South Carolina has enacted a final rule that clarifies what information an employer must provide to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (the Department) for an employee separation. The final rule is effective immediately.

Compliance-Corner, State-Compliance-Updates, Tennessee-

Tennessee has enacted legislation that expressly prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals because of their hairstyle or other traits associated with race. Senate Bill 136 took effect on July 1, 2022.

Compliance-Corner, State-Compliance-Updates, Pennsylvania-

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has signed into law the Employee Commuter Transit Benefit Ordinance.

Compliance-Corner, State-Compliance-Updates, Oregon-

Oregon has enacted a final rule that requires employers to provide protections to workers that are exposed to high heat. The final rule is effective immediately.

Compliance-Corner, State-Compliance-Updates, New-York-

On July 19, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced via a press release the progress and enhanced efforts by the Wage Theft Task Force to combat wage theft when perpetrated by New York employers.

Compliance-Corner, State-Compliance-Updates, Minnesota-

Bloomington, Minnesota has enacted an ordinance that will require employers in the city to provide sick leave to employees. Employers with five or more employees (regardless of location) must provide paid leave. Smaller employers must also provide leave, but it may be unpaid. The ordinance is ...

Compliance-Corner, State-Compliance-Updates, Connecticut-

Connecticut has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 361) that expands the circumstances under which employees may use voting leave under state law. Senate Bill 361 took effect July 1, 2022.

Compliance-Corner, State-Compliance-Updates, Illinois-

Illinois has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 3616) that expressly prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals based on their hair texture or protective hairstyle. Senate Bill 3616 takes effect Jan. 1, 2023.

Compliance-Corner, State-Compliance-Updates, California

San Francisco has amended the city’s Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance (FFWO), which applies to employers with 20 or more employees. The changes are effective July 12, 2022.

Compliance-Corner, State-Compliance-Updates, Washington-

Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1795), which prevents employers from discriminating or retaliating against employees for disclosing certain employment law violations, and prohibits related nondisclosure agreements. House Bill 1795 is effective immediately.

Compliance-Corner, State-Compliance-Updates, Virginia

Virginia has enacted legislation (House Bill 1063) that clarifies the definition of religion for nondiscrimination purposes. House Bill 1063 is effective immediately.

Compliance-Corner, State-Compliance-Updates, Vermont-

Vermont has enacted legislation (House Bill 477), which extends protections under its crime victim leave law. House Bill 477 is effective immediately.

Compliance-Corner, State-Compliance-Updates, Utah-

Utah has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 144) that prohibits employers from accessing or inquiring about an employee’s private genetic information or discriminating on the basis of genetic information or procedures. Senate Bill 144 is effective immediately.

Compliance-Corner, State-Compliance-Updates, Tennessee-

This notice is to inform you thatTennessee has enacted a legislation (Senate Bill 2774) that increases the time in which an individual may file a discrimination complaint against their employer from 180 to 185 days. Senate Bill 2774 is effective immediately.

Compliance-Corner, State-Compliance-Updates, Rhode-Island-

Rhode Island has enacted the Rhode Island Cannabis Act (the Act), which adds and clarifies workplace protections related to cannabis use.

Compliance-Corner, State-Compliance-Updates, Oregon-

Oregon has enacted a final rule that requires employers to take certain safety steps related to wildfire smoke exposure. The final rule took effect on July 1, 2022.

Compliance-Corner, State-Compliance-Updates, New-York-

New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 8417) that adds “status as a victim of domestic violence” to the list of protected classes throughout the New York Human Rights Law (NYHRL). Senate Bill 8417 is effective immediately.

Compliance-Corner, State-Compliance-Updates, Nebraska-

Nebraska has enacted Legislative Bill 780 that amends an employer’s requirements for child labor certificates. Legislative Bill 780 is effective immediately.

Compliance-Corner, State-Compliance-Updates, Maine-

Maine has enacted legislation (Legislative Document 598) that expressly prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals because of their hairstyle or other traits associated with race. Legislative Document 598 takes effect on Aug. 8, 2022.

Compliance-Corner, State-Compliance-Updates, Hawaii

On June 24, 2022, Hawaii Governor David Ige signed into law HB 2510 which incrementally increases the state’s minimum wage. The current minimum wage in Hawaii is $10.10 per hour. The minimum cash wage is $9.35 but only if an employee earns $7.00 more than the minimum wage ...

Compliance-Corner, State-Compliance-Updates, Colorado

Colorado has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 161) that amends the state’s wage theft law. It requires employers to provide notice to an employee before deducting from their pay for money or property the employee failed to return or repay upon termination of employment.

Compliance-Corner, State-Compliance-Updates, California

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on July 7, 2022, signed into law the Healthcare Workers Minimum Wage Ordinance (Ordinance).

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