State Alerts

New York Gives Employees More Time Off to Vote

Monday, April 29, 2019

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New York

New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1505) that requires employers to give employees up to three hours of paid time to vote.

New York City Releases Model Policies for Lactation Room Law

Monday, April 29, 2019

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New York

The New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) has released model policies for the City’s lactation room law, effective March 18, 2019.

New Mexico Restricts Criminal History Inquiries

Monday, April 29, 2019

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New Mexico

New Mexico had enacted legislation (Senate Bill 96) that will prohibit employers from asking about criminal history on employment applications.

New Mexico Requires That Sick Leave Policies Also Cover Family Members

Monday, April 29, 2019

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New Mexico

New Mexico has enacted legislation that will require employers that provide paid sick leave to allow employees to use the leave to care for covered family members.

New Mexico Amends Medical Marijuana Law To Provide Employment Protections

Monday, April 29, 2019

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New Mexico

The New Mexico medical marijuana law has been amended to provide employment protections to employees and applicants.

New Jersey Requires Certain Employers to Offer Commuter Benefits

Monday, April 29, 2019

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New Jersey

New Jersey has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1567) that will require employers with 20 or more employees to offer employees the opportunity to use pre-tax income to purchase qualified commuter benefits.

New Jersey Appellate Court Holds that Medical Marijuana Users May Not Be Discriminated Against

Monday, April 29, 2019

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New Jersey

A New Jersey appellate court has held that a disabled employee may sue his former employer under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“NJLAD”) for alleged discrimination based on the employee’s use of medical marijuana.

Michigan Launches Paid Sick Leave Website

Monday, April 29, 2019

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Michigan

As previously reported, Michigan’s Paid Medical Leave Act went into effect on March 29, 2019. Michigan has now launched a website regarding the new Paid Medical Leave Act. Among other things, the website includes a frequently asked questions section and a mandatory model poster.

Massachusetts Releases Paid Family and Medical Leave Employer Guide, Workplace Poster, and Template Notices

Monday, April 29, 2019

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Massachusetts

Massachusetts has released a new guide for employers on the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act. It has also issued a mandatory workplace poster, and template notices employers may use to fulfill the notice requirement to employees and 1099-MISC independent contractors.

Maryland to Increase Minimum Wage

Monday, April 29, 2019

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Maryland

Maryland has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 280) that will increase the state’s minimum wage in several phases.