The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection has issued a final rule that defines and clarifies various aspects of a new ordinance requiring employers to allow employees to accrue up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per 12-month period and up to 40 hours of paid leave per 12-month period that employees can use for any reason. The ordinance and final rule take effect July 1, 2024.

Tennessee has enacted legislation that extends the amount of time an employee can use for voting leave, effective on Nov. 6, 2024.

Oregon has enacted legislation (House Bill 4156), which expands Oregon anti-stalking laws and adds covered reasons for employees to use safe leave. House Bill 4156 takes effect on July 1, 2024.

Minnesota has enacted an omnibus bill SF 3852 that makes numerous changes to the states labor law. 

Minnesota has enacted legislation that amends a law requiring employers to provide paid sick leave to employees. Certain provisions of the new law (House File 5247) took effect on May 25, 2024, whereas others take effect July 1, 2024.

Maryland has enacted legislation that amends a law that requires employers to disclose wage-range information to applicants. The amended law takes effect Oct. 1, 2024.