State Alerts

Illinois amends recreational marijuana law

Monday, February 3, 2020
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Illinois

Illinois has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1557) that amends the state's recreational marijuana law. Senate Bill 1557 is effective immediately.

Hawaii expands nondiscrimination law

Monday, February 3, 2020
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Hawaii
Hawaii has enacted legislation (House Bill 710) that prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals based on their reproductive health decisions. House Bill 710 is effective immediately.

Colorado adopts final rules on vacation payouts

Monday, February 3, 2020
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Colorado

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has adopted final rules clarifying that employers must pay employees for unused vacation at the time of separation.

New Jersey bans hairstyle discrimination

Wednesday, January 8, 2020
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New Jersey
New Jersey has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 3945) that bans discrimination on the basis of a person’s hairstyle, or type and texture of hair. Senate Bill 3945 takes effect immediately. 

Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave program preparation

Wednesday, January 8, 2020
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Massachusetts
Massachusetts has passed a law that, over a period of five years, will: (1) raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour; (2) mandate paid family and medical leave for Massachusetts employees; and (3) phase out Sunday and holiday premium pay for retail employees.

As part of the new legislation, Massachusetts will offer one of the most generous Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) programs in the country. Read on to find out more about the law and what you need to do to prepare.

Denver adopts minimum wage ordinance

Wednesday, January 8, 2020
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Colorado

Denver, Colo. has enacted an ordinance that will establish a minimum wage for workers employed in the city.

Alabama enacts Equal Pay law

Wednesday, January 8, 2020
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Alabama

Alabama has enacted legislation (House Bill 225) that prohibits pay discrimination based on sex and race, as well as retaliation against applicants who refuse to disclose their pay history. House Bill 225 took effect on Sept. 1, 2019.

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