The California Supreme Court has denied review of a lower court ruling finding that employers have a duty to reasonably accommodate an applicant or employee who is associated with a disabled person who needs the employee’s assistance. 

In Massachusetts, the law requires employers to adopt a written policy against sexual harassment and to distribute the policy at the time of hire and annually. 

Oregon enacts Senate Bill 1587, which is designed to increase transparency in employee pay and expose wage and hour violations. Effective January 1, 2017, employers will be required to provide additional details on itemized pay statements.

This report is to provide a summary of some of the major laws that may impact your operations and help you plan and prepare for these new compliance challenges. It is part of our broader commitment to help clients meet their compliance obligations. The laws covered in this report are effective January 1, 2017 unless otherwise noted. 

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