State Alerts

Minnesota Offers Updated Guidance on New Paid Sick Leave Law

Friday, March 1, 2024

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Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry has updated answers to frequently asked questions about a paid sick leave requirement that went into effect January 1, 2024. All employees who work at least 80 hours in a year for an employer in Minnesota are covered by the paid sick leave law.

California Updates Guidance & Resources for Pay Data Reporting, Opens Portal

Friday, March 1, 2024

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California

California’s Civil Rights Division (CRD) has released updated frequently asked questions, templates, and a user guide for the 2023 pay data reporting period for employers with 100 or more employees. Employers must use the CRD’s online pay data reporting portal to submit their annual reports. The portal is open. The reporting deadline for 2023 is May 8, 2024.

Philadelphia Updates Employer Background Screening Requirements

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

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Pennsylvania

The City of Philadelphia has amended an ordinance to add provisions regarding convictions that result in exoneration. The amendment took effect on Jan. 19, 2024.

Pennsylvania Adds Employer Background Screening and Hiring Protections

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has enacted legislation (House Bill 689) that clarifies employer background screening and hiring responsibilities. House Bill 689 takes effect on Feb. 12, 2024.

Washington, D.C. to Require Job Listings That Disclose Pay Information

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

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Washington, D.C.

The District of Columbia has enacted an ordinance that will require employers to disclose in job listings the projected minimum and maximum hourly rate or salary for the position. The ordinance takes effect June 30, 2024.

Colorado Provides Guidance on Amended Pay Transparency Rules

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

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Colorado

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) recently issued guidance on changes to the state’s pay transparency rules.

California COVID-19 presumptions have expired, here’s what you need to know.

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

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California

California’s COVID 19 presumptions expired Jan. 1, 2024

Nevada Expands Domestic Violence Leave Law

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

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Nevada

Nevada has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 163) that expands domestic violence leave protections. Assembly Bill 163 took effect on Jan. 1, 2024.

Texas Bans COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

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Texas

Texas has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 7) that bans certain COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Senate Bill 7 takes effect on Feb. 6, 2024.

New York to Require Written Agreements for Freelancers

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

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New York

New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill S5026: The Freelance Isn't Free Act, or "the Act"), requiring businesses in New York state to enter into written agreements with certain independent contractors. Senate Bill S5206 takes effect on May 20, 2024.