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.
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
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Florida
Florida has enacted legislation that will allow certain teenagers to work more hours under state law. The law (House Bill 49) takes effect July 1, 2024.
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
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California
Many employers in California must implement an effective written plan and take certain other actions to prevent workplace violence by July 1, 2024. The requirements are a result of the enactment of Senate Bill 553.
Sunday, April 28, 2024
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Washington
Washington state has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5793), which expands paid sick leave protections under state law. Senate Bill 5793 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
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.
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.
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 <strong>July 1, 2024</strong>.</span>
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.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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New York
Candidates living outside of New York State and City who are applying for jobs in New York State and City may be protected under the state's and city's Human Rights laws.