California expands organ donation leave requirements Thursday, October 31, 2019 | California California has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 1223) that will expand the state's requirements for providing leave to employees for organ donation. Assembly Bill 1223 takes effect on January 1, 2020.
California expands lactation accommodation requirements Thursday, October 31, 2019 | California California has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 142) that will expand the requirements for providing lactation accommodations to employees. Senate Bill 142 takes effect on January 1, 2020.
Alaska’s minimum wage to increase in 2020 Thursday, October 31, 2019 | Alaska The minimum wage in Alaska will increase to $10.19 per hour on January 1, 2020. This change is the result of an annual adjustment for inflation. All non-exempt employees must be paid at least the minimum wage per hour.
Texas expands jury duty protections Sunday, September 29, 2019 | Texas Texas enacted two pieces of legislation (Senate Bill 370 and House Bill 504) that will expand employment protections for employees summoned for jury duty. The laws took effect on September 1, 2019.
Texas expands age discrimination protections Sunday, September 29, 2019 | Texas Texas has enacted legislation (House Bill 1074) that expands the state's age discrimination law. House Bill 1074 took effect on Sept. 1, 2019.
Oregon requires notification of employment authorization inspections Sunday, September 29, 2019 | Oregon Oregon has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 370) that requires employers to notify employees of federal employment authorization inspections. Senate Bill 370 is effective Jan. 1, 2020.
Oregon enacts legislation enforcing state-run retirement program Sunday, September 29, 2019 | Oregon Oregon has enacted legislation (Senate Bills 164 and 165) enforcing its state-run retirement program. The laws take effect Jan. 1, 2020.
Ohio; City of Toledo restricts pay history inquiries Sunday, September 29, 2019 | Ohio The city of Toledo, Ohio has enacted an ordinance to generally prohibit employers from inquiring about an applicant's pay history. The ordinance takes effect on June 25, 2020.
New York; Suffolk County restricts pay history inquiries Sunday, September 29, 2019 | New York Suffolk County, New York has amended its Human Rights Law to prohibit employers from asking about an applicant's pay history. The amendment was effective June 30, 2019.
Minnesota to increase minimum wage for 2020 Sunday, September 29, 2019 | Minnesota Minnesota's minimum wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2020 as a result of an annual adjustment for inflation.