Texas expands age discrimination protections Sunday, September 29, 2019 | Texas Texas has enacted legislation (House Bill 1074) that expands the state's age discrimination law. House Bill 1074 took effect on Sept. 1, 2019.
Oregon requires notification of employment authorization inspections Sunday, September 29, 2019 | Oregon Oregon has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 370) that requires employers to notify employees of federal employment authorization inspections. Senate Bill 370 is effective Jan. 1, 2020.
Oregon enacts legislation enforcing state-run retirement program Sunday, September 29, 2019 | Oregon Oregon has enacted legislation (Senate Bills 164 and 165) enforcing its state-run retirement program. The laws take effect Jan. 1, 2020.
Ohio; City of Toledo restricts pay history inquiries Sunday, September 29, 2019 | Ohio The city of Toledo, Ohio has enacted an ordinance to generally prohibit employers from inquiring about an applicant's pay history. The ordinance takes effect on June 25, 2020.
New York; Suffolk County restricts pay history inquiries Sunday, September 29, 2019 | New York Suffolk County, New York has amended its Human Rights Law to prohibit employers from asking about an applicant's pay history. The amendment was effective June 30, 2019.
Minnesota to increase minimum wage for 2020 Sunday, September 29, 2019 | Minnesota Minnesota's minimum wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2020 as a result of an annual adjustment for inflation.
Illinois expands human rights act to cover all employers Sunday, September 29, 2019 | Illinois Illinois has enacted legislation (House Bill 252) that will amend the Illinois Human Rights Act to cover all employers. House Bill 252 takes effect July 1, 2020.
Illinois enacts rules for video interviews Sunday, September 29, 2019 | Illinois Illinois has enacted legislation (House Bill 2557) that establishes new rules for video interviews. House Bill 2557 takes effect Jan. 1, 2020.
Illinois clarifies tip rules Sunday, September 29, 2019 | Illinois Illinois has enacted legislation (House Bill 3405) that clarifies the state's rules on tips received by employees. House Bill 3405 takes effect Jan. 1, 2020.
Illinois amends school activities leave law Sunday, September 29, 2019 | Illinois Illinois has enacted legislation (House Bill 2830) that amends the state's law on school activities leave. House Bill 2830 takes effect Aug. 1, 2020.