New York Limits Employer Rights to Employee Inventions Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | New York New York has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill A5295), which limits an employer's rights to an employee's invention. Assembly Bill A5295 is effective immediately.
New York Expands Unemployment Benefits Notice Requirements Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | New York New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill S4878-A), which expands the circumstances under which an employer must provide notice to employees of their eligibility for unemployment benefits. Senate Bill S4878-A takes effect on Nov. 13, 2023.
New York Announces 2024 Paid Family Leave Employee Contribution Limits Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | New York The State of New York has announced the 2024 contribution rates for the state’s Paid Family Leave program.
New York Adds Gender Identity and Expression Protections for Interns Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | New York New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 7382), which adds gender identity or expression as a protected class to the intern provision of the New York State Human Rights Law. Senate Bill 7382 is effective immediately.
New York Adds Electronic Personal Account Protections Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | New York New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill S2518A), which prohibits employers from accessing certain electronic personal accounts. Senate Bill S2518A takes effect on March 12, 2024.
New Hampshire Adds Lactation Accommodations Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | New Hampshire New Hampshire has enacted legislation (House Bill 358), which requires employers to provide unpaid time for employees to express milk. House Bill 358 takes effect on July 1, 2025.
Maine Announces Wage Thresholds for 2024 Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | Maine The Maine Department of Labor (DOL) has announced the state’s minimum salary threshold for exempting a worker from overtime pay for 2024.
California to Increase Fast Food Worker Minimum Wage Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | California California has enacted Assembly Bill 1228 (AB 1228), which increases the minimum wage of fast food restaurant workers working at a national fast food chain establishment.
Ohio - Columbus, Ohio Prohibits Salary History Inquiries Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | Ohio The City of Columbus, Ohio, has enacted an ordinance to prohibit certain employers from inquiring about an applicant’s pay history. The ordinance takes effect on March 1, 2024.
New York Strengthens Wage Theft Penalties Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | New York New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 2832-A), which amends the state’s criminal larceny law to include wage theft. This could subject employers who are found to have committed wage theft to increased penalties. Senate Bill 2832-A is effective immediately.