State Alerts
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.
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.
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.
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.
Friday, July 27, 2018
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Hawaii
Hawaii governor signs into law a bill seeking to address the pay disparity between men and women who perform similar work.
Friday, July 27, 2018
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Delaware
Delaware raises minimum wage and permits employers to pay youth employees a “training wage” up to 50 cents less than the state minimum wage rate.
Friday, July 27, 2018
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California
A Federal Judge has put on hold parts of AB 450, which prohibited employers from voluntarily consenting to a Federal Immigration Agent’s request to enter nonpublic areas or voluntarily provide records
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.
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
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New Jersey
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has released Guidance and Forms in connection with the Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act.
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma became the 30th state to pass a medical marijuana law after voters approved it on June 26, 2018. The law gives broad discretion to physicians in prescribing medical marijuana, which should make it fairly easy to obtain. Additionally, the law restricts employers from taking action against applicants or employees solely based on their status as a medical marijuana license holder or due to a positive drug test result.