Virginia amends wage statement requirements Tuesday, April 30, 2019 | Virginia Virginia has enacted a law that amends the information that must be provided by employers to employees on their wage statements provided at the time of pay.
Oklahoma “Unity Bill” Clarifies Medical Marijuana Law, Includes Provisions Helpful To Employers Tuesday, April 30, 2019 | Oklahoma The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act was signed into law by Oklahoma Governor Stitt on March 14, 2019. The law clarifies certain regulatory aspects of the state’s existing medical marijuana law, and includes certain provisions that will be helpful to Oklahoma employers.
Westchester County Earned Sick Leave Law Poster, Notice and FAQs Released; Five Steps to Get Started Monday, April 29, 2019 | New York Westchester County in New York has enacted an ordinance that requires employers to provide sick leave to employees who work in the county. Westchester County has released a Poster for the Westchester County Earned Sick Leave Law (“WCESLL”), revised Model Notice and FAQs for employees and employers. Here are five steps to get employers started.
New York Gives Employees More Time Off to Vote Monday, April 29, 2019 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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.