Connecticut expands equal pay requirements and protections Monday, June 28, 2021 | Connecticut Connecticut has enacted legislation (House Bill 6380) that requires employers to, among other things, provide applicants with the wage range for positions. House Bill 6380 takes effect on October 1, 2021.
California amends COVID-19 prevention rules Monday, June 28, 2021 | California The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has revised emergency rules related to protecting workers from COVID-19. The revisions are effective immediately.
Massachusetts employers must provide up to 40 hours of COVID- 19 emergency paid sick leave Wednesday, June 2, 2021 | Massachusetts Massachusetts has established a statewide mandate for employers to temporarily provide employees up to 40 hours of COVID-19 Massachusetts emergency paid sick leave (MA EPSL) when they are unable to work due to specific qualifying reasons related to the pandemic.
Nevada issues COVID-19 vaccine guidance Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Nevada The Nevada Office of the Commissioner of Labor issued guidance on whether employees should receive pay for the time they spend receiving COVID-19 vaccinations.
Nebraska bans hairstyle discrimination Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Nebraska Nebraska has enacted legislation (LB 451) that bans discrimination on the basis of a person's hairstyle or type and texture of hair. LB 451 will take effect three months after the 2021 legislature adjourns, or around the end of August 2021.
Montana prohibits discrimination based on vaccination status Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Montana Montana has enacted legislation (House Bill 702) that prevents employers from discriminating against a person based on their vaccination status or possessing an immunity passport. House Bill 702 is effective immediately.
Montana amends wrongful discharge law Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Montana Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has signed legislation (House Bill 254) that makes multiple amendments to the state's Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act (WDEA). House Bill 254 is effective immediately.
Montana amends tip pooling law Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Montana Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has signed legislation (Senate Bill 190) that amends the state's mandatory tip pooling rules. Senate Bill 190 is effective immediately.
Montana amends military protections Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Montana Montana has enacted legislation (House Bill 590) that requires employers to provide employment protections to service members on voluntary or involuntary orders. House Bill 590 is effective immediately.
Illinois expands sick leave law Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Illinois Illinois has enacted legislation (House Bill 158) that expands the state's Employee Sick Leave Act (ESLA). House Bill 158 is effective immediately.