Recent Updates

The cities of Dallas and San Antonio, Texas enacted ordinances that would require employers to provide paid sick leave to covered employees.

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published new forms and guidance to address the new COBRA subsidy provided under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued new guidance to help employers and employees identify risks of being exposed to and/or contracting COVID-19 at work.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has published a final rule revising its tipped employee regulations. The final rule was scheduled to take effect March 1, 2021, but the DOL has since pushed back the effective date to April 30, 2021.

The State of New York has enacted Senate Bill 2588-A, which grants employees paid time off to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Senate Bill 2588-A is effective immediately and set to expire on December 31, 2022.

New York City enacted bill Int. 1314-A , which amends the New York City Fair Chance Act (FCA). Int. 1314-A takes effect on July 28, 2021.

The living wage in the City and County of Santa Fe, New Mexico will increase to $12.32 per hour on March 1, 2021.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed Assembly Bill 21, also known as the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act, or "the Act." While the Act is effective immediately, the employment-related protections for recreational marijuana users do not become operative until initial rules and regulations are adopted.

Connecticut has enacted legislation (House Bill 6515) that makes clear that employers are prohibited from discriminating against applicants and employees because of their hair texture and protective hairstyles. House Bill 6515 is effective immediately.

The California Supreme Court has ruled that employers are prohibited from using rounding practices when tracking whether meal periods are provided in compliance with state requirements.