State Alerts

New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination Protects Certain Out-of-State Workers

Tuesday, June 4, 2024
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New Jersey
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) prohibits New Jersey employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of certain protected characteristics (actual or perceived), such as age, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and disability.

Washington Prohibits Employer-Mandated Religious and Political Meetings

Sunday, April 28, 2024
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Washington

Washington state has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5778), which protects employees who refuse to attend employer meetings or listen to (or view) employer communications because the meetings or communications involve political or religious matters. Senate Bill 5778 takes effect on June 6, 2024.

California - Los Angeles County Enacts ‘Fair Chance’ Ordinance

Sunday, April 28, 2024
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California

Los Angeles County, California has enacted an ordinance that will impose various obligations on covered employers regarding the criminal histories of applicants and employees. The ordinance applies to only the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County and takes effect Sept.  3, 2024.

California Releases Model Workplace Violence Prevention Plan

Sunday, April 28, 2024
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California
<span style="color: #383d5a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has released a model workplace violence prevention plan and fact sheet to help general industry employers comply with a requirement that takes effect&nbsp;<strong>July 1, 2024</strong>.</span>

New York City Requires Know Your Rights at Work Poster

Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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New York

New York City has released a “Know Your Rights at Work” poster, which NYC employers must begin distributing to employees by July 1, 2024. The City has also published its “Workers’ Bill of Rights” website.

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