Florida amends requirements for verifying employment eligibility Tuesday, August 4, 2020 | Florida Florida has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 664) that amends the state's rules for verifying that newly hired workers are authorized to work in the United States.
Colorado requires paid leave Tuesday, August 4, 2020 | Colorado Colorado has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 20-205) that will require employers to provide paid sick leave and public health emergency leave to employees. The leave must be paid at least at the same rate the employee normally earns during worked hours.
Colorado protects workers who raise COVID-19 concerns Tuesday, August 4, 2020 | Colorado Colorado has enacted legislation (House Bill 20-1415) that prohibits employers from taking adverse action against a worker who raises safety or health concerns related to a public health emergency or who voluntarily wears their own personal protective equipment (PPE). House Bill 20-1415 is effective immediately.
Colorado clarifies rules for wage statements, access to records Tuesday, August 4, 2020 | Colorado Colorado has adopted a final rule that clarifies the requirements for wage statements and requires employers to provide access to certain employee records. The final rule takes effect July 15, 2020.
Santa Rosa expands emergency paid sick leave requirements Tuesday, August 4, 2020 | California The city of Santa Rosa California has approved an ordinance that temporarily expands emergency paid sick leave for employees within city limits. The ordinance is effective immediately and expires on December 31, 2020.
Sacramento adopts COVID-19 health & safety requirements Tuesday, August 4, 2020 | California The city of Sacramento California has adopted an ordinance that provides certain protections to workers regarding COVID-19. The ordinance took effect on July 15, 2020 and expires on December 31, 2020.
Virginia requires pregnancy accommodations Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | Virginia Virginia has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 712) that prohibits discrimination on the basis of, and requires reasonable accommodations for, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Senate Bill 712 takes effect July 1, 2020.
Virginia expands nondiscrimination protections Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | Virginia Virginia has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 868) that expands nondiscrimination protections to cover sexual orientation and gender identity. Senate Bill 868 takes effect July 1, 2020.
New York launches loan program for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | New York The state of New York has launched a loan program (New York Forward Loan Fund) to help small businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maryland harassment survey due July 1 reminder Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | Maryland Maryland employers with 50 or more employees must submit a sexual-harassment-disclosure survey electronically to the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) on or before July 1, 2020. Covered employers must complete the survey again on or before July 1, 2022. The requirements were part of Senate Bill 1010, which was enacted in 2018.