State Alerts

Alaska Smoking Ban

Thursday, August 30, 2018
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Alaska
Alaska Statute 18.35.300 prohibits smoking in an enclosed area in places of employment and public places.

New York City Permits Employees to Request Schedule Changes

Wednesday, August 1, 2018
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New York
Under the law, employers must grant up to two requests for temporary schedule changes to employees each calendar year for up to one business day per request. However, employers can allow an employee to use two business days for one request, in which case the employer is not required to grant a second request in that calendar year. Employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who request changes to their schedule in accordance with the law.

Vermont Attorney General Published Guide to Marijuana in the Workplace

Friday, July 27, 2018
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Vermont

On June 14, 2018, the Vermont Office of the Attorney General published the Guide to Vermont’s Laws on Marijuana in the Workplace. The Guide provides employers with an overview of the changes to Vermont’s marijuana laws, and summarizes existing employment laws relating to drug testing in the workplace.

Pennsylvania Limits Access in Criminal Background Checks

Friday, July 27, 2018
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania House Bill 1419 (“HB 1419”) has amended criminal background check statutes so as to limit access to certain criminal records and provide limited liability for employers in certain situations.

Alaska Prohibits Employers from Mandating Tip Sharing

Friday, July 27, 2018
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Alaska
Alaska issued amended regulations prohibiting employers from redistributing employees’ tips among other workers. The regulations also clarify who is considered a tipped employee.
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