State Alerts

The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division has amended its rule (OAR 437-001-0744), which covers requirements for masks, physical distancing, and cleaning to combat COVID-19. The amended rule went into effect Dec. 21, 2021.

The New York Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final rule to clarify sick leave requirements. The final rule took effect Dec. 22, 2021.

New York City has enacted legislation (Int. No. 1894-A), that amends the New York City Human Rights Law and regulates the use of automated tools in certain employment decisions. The law takes effect on Jan. 1, 2023.

The New York City Council has enacted a law (Int. No. 1208-B) which requires New York City employers to include the minimum and maximum starting salary for advertised jobs, promotions or transfer opportunities. The law takes effect on May 15, 2022.

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York had announced a temporary mask mandate for businesses and venues, unless they implemented a vaccine requirement. The mandate was scheduled to be in effect from Dec. 13, 2021 until Jan. 15, 2022, unless extended.

The City of Santa Fe, New Mexico has announced that effective March 1, 2022 the living wage rate in Santa Fe will increase from $12.32 to $12.95 per hour. All employers required to have a business license or registration from the City of Santa Fe must pay at least the living wage rate to employees for all hours worked within the Santa Fe city limits. All employees, including temporary and part-time workers, must be paid this rate. 

New Jersey has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 3950), which requires an employer to notify its employees before using a vehicle tracking device. Assembly Bill 3950 takes effect on April 19, 2022.

Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA) has announced that it will suspend enforcement of the state’s emergency temporary standard (ETS), which requires that employers with 100 or more employees ensure that employees either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or produce a weekly negative test.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) has issued an order requiring all employers to provide masks to employees who work indoors and in close contact with other works or the public. Employers must provide masks as soon as possible but no later than Jan. 17, 2022.

Effective Jan. 1, 2022, Colorado (CO) requires employers with 15 or fewer employees to provide paid sick leave to employees. Larger employers were already subject to the requirement.