Dallas joins the fray – Will paid sick leave prevail in Texas? Tuesday, June 4, 2019 | Texas The Dallas, Texas City Council passed an ordinance requiring employers to provide paid sick leave beginning as early as August 1, 2019. However, whether the ordinance will go into effect is uncertain.
Connecticut issues guidance on pregnancy accommodation Tuesday, June 4, 2019 | Connecticut On April 23, 2019, the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities (CHRO) issued a Best Practices Bluepaper as guidance for employers with three or more employees facing accommodation requests from employees for pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions.
Arkansas amends minimum wage act Monday, June 3, 2019 | Arkansas The state of Arkansas has amended the state minimum wage statute in numerous areas impacting employers.
Westchester County Earned Sick Leave Law Poster, Notice and FAQs Released; Five Steps to Get Started Tuesday, April 30, 2019 | New York Westchester County in New York has enacted an ordinance that requires employers to provide sick leave to employees who work in the county. Westchester County has released a Poster for the Westchester County Earned Sick Leave Law (“WCESLL”), revised Model Notice and FAQs for employees and employers. Here are five steps to get employers started.
New York Gives Employees More Time Off to Vote Tuesday, April 30, 2019 | New York New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1505) that requires employers to give employees up to three hours of paid time to vote.
New York City Releases Model Policies for Lactation Room Law Tuesday, April 30, 2019 | New York The New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) has released model policies for the City’s lactation room law, effective March 18, 2019.
New Mexico Restricts Criminal History Inquiries Tuesday, April 30, 2019 | New Mexico New Mexico had enacted legislation (Senate Bill 96) that will prohibit employers from asking about criminal history on employment applications.
New Mexico Requires That Sick Leave Policies Also Cover Family Members Tuesday, April 30, 2019 | New Mexico New Mexico has enacted legislation that will require employers that provide paid sick leave to allow employees to use the leave to care for covered family members.
New Mexico Amends Medical Marijuana Law To Provide Employment Protections Tuesday, April 30, 2019 | New Mexico The New Mexico medical marijuana law has been amended to provide employment protections to employees and applicants.
New Jersey Requires Certain Employers to Offer Commuter Benefits Tuesday, April 30, 2019 | New Jersey New Jersey has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1567) that will require employers with 20 or more employees to offer employees the opportunity to use pre-tax income to purchase qualified commuter benefits.