California Releases Model Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Tuesday, April 2, 2024 | California The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has released a model workplace violence prevention plan and fact sheet to help general industry employers comply with a requirement that takes effect July 1, 2024.
California Updates Guidance & Resources for Pay Data Reporting, Opens Portal Friday, March 1, 2024 | California California’s Civil Rights Division (CRD) has released updated frequently asked questions, templates, and a user guide for the 2023 pay data reporting period for employers with 100 or more employees. Employers must use the CRD’s online pay data reporting portal to submit their annual reports. The portal is open. The reporting deadline for 2023 is May 8, 2024.
Minnesota Offers Updated Guidance on New Paid Sick Leave Law Friday, March 1, 2024 | Minnesota The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry has updated answers to frequently asked questions about a paid sick leave requirement that went into effect January 1, 2024. All employees who work at least 80 hours in a year for an employer in Minnesota are covered by the paid sick leave law.
New York City Increases Employee Earned Safe and Sick Time Protections Friday, March 1, 2024 | New York New York City has enacted a law (Int. 0563-2022) that eases the process for an employee to file an Earned Safe and Sick Time Act lawsuit. Int. 0563-2022 takes effect on March 20, 2024.
Philadelphia Updates Employer Background Screening Requirements Tuesday, January 30, 2024 | Pennsylvania The City of Philadelphia has amended an ordinance to add provisions regarding convictions that result in exoneration. The amendment took effect on Jan. 19, 2024.
Pennsylvania Adds Employer Background Screening and Hiring Protections Tuesday, January 30, 2024 | Pennsylvania Pennsylvania has enacted legislation (House Bill 689) that clarifies employer background screening and hiring responsibilities. House Bill 689 takes effect on Feb. 12, 2024.
Washington, D.C. to Require Job Listings That Disclose Pay Information Monday, January 29, 2024 | Washington, D.C. The District of Columbia has enacted an ordinance that will require employers to disclose in job listings the projected minimum and maximum hourly rate or salary for the position. The ordinance takes effect June 30, 2024.
Colorado Provides Guidance on Amended Pay Transparency Rules Monday, January 29, 2024 | Colorado The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) recently issued guidance on changes to the state’s pay transparency rules.
Nevada Expands Domestic Violence Leave Law Wednesday, January 3, 2024 | Nevada Nevada has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 163) that expands domestic violence leave protections. Assembly Bill 163 took effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
Texas Bans COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates Monday, January 1, 2024 | Texas Texas has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 7) that bans certain COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Senate Bill 7 takes effect on Feb. 6, 2024.