Friday, January 4, 2019
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Massachusetts
The newly created Department of Family and Medical Leave has launched a website that includes guidance for employers, including answers to frequently asked questions by employers and frequently asked questions by employees.
Thursday, January 3, 2019
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Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the law requires employers to adopt a written policy against sexual harassment. The policy must include, for example, notice to employees that sexual harassment in the workplace is unlawful and that it is unlawful to retaliate against an employee for filing a complaint of sexual harassment. The policy should also assert the employer’s commitment to investigate any complaint of sexual harassment.
Thursday, January 3, 2019
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Illinois
Illinois has enacted legislation (House Bill 4743) that will expand the state’s Equal Pay Act to expressly prohibit pay differentials between African American employees and other employees. Previously, the Illinois Equal Pay Act prohibited pay differentials based on sex only.
Thursday, January 3, 2019
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Illinois
Effective January 1, 2019, the rights of Illinois employees serving in the military will be governed by the Illinois Service Member Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (ISERRA), Public Act 100-1101.
Thursday, January 3, 2019
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California
This article is a reminder of various laws that were passed or will be effective in 2019. This list is a summary and includes laws that will also be effective at later dates as noted in the article.
Thursday, January 3, 2019
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California
The California Pay Equity Task Force (“Task Force”) has released written guidance for employees, employers and unions on how they may comply with the California Fair Pay Act (“CFPA”).
Thursday, January 3, 2019
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California
California enacted Senate Bill 970 establishing a minimum threshold for human trafficking awareness training and education in the hospitality industry.
Thursday, January 3, 2019
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Texas
The Austin-based 3rd Court of Appeals declared Austin’s paid sick and safe leave ordinance unconstitutional.
Thursday, January 3, 2019
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Illinois
New Illinois Human Rights Act posting and handbook requirements extend to all employers operating in the state of Illinois.
Monday, September 24, 2018
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New York
Earlier this year, New York State passed significant laws combating sexual harassment in the workplace. The State of New York (the “State”) has now issued draft guidance for employers on the mandatory sexual harassment prevention policies and annual employee training required by the legislation. The State’s guidance is not yet finalized and additional FAQs or guidance may be released. New York City (the “City”) also passed the “Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act” in the spring of 2018, which strengthened the City’s laws against harassment in the workplace. The new State and City laws differ, and employers in New York City must comply with both the new State and new City laws.