Maryland amends, clarifies mini-WARN requirements Monday, June 28, 2021 | Maryland Maryland has enacted legislation (House Bill 1154) that amends and clarifies requirements for notifying the state and workers before reductions in operations. House Bill 1154 takes effect on October 1, 2021.
Hawaii expands privacy protections for employees' personal accounts Monday, June 28, 2021 | Hawaii Hawaii has enacted legislation (House Bill 125) that generally prohibits employers from asking or requiring employees to disclose the login information to their personal online accounts, such as social media. House Bill 125 is effective immediately.
Connecticut expands requirements for lactation breaks Monday, June 28, 2021 | Connecticut Connecticut has enacted legislation (House Bill 5158) that expands the state's requirements for providing lactation breaks to employees. House Bill 5158 takes effect on October 1, 2021.
Connecticut expands equal pay requirements and protections Monday, June 28, 2021 | Connecticut Connecticut has enacted legislation (House Bill 6380) that requires employers to, among other things, provide applicants with the wage range for positions. House Bill 6380 takes effect on October 1, 2021.
California amends COVID-19 prevention rules Monday, June 28, 2021 | California The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has revised emergency rules related to protecting workers from COVID-19. The revisions are effective immediately.
Massachusetts employers must provide up to 40 hours of COVID- 19 emergency paid sick leave Wednesday, June 2, 2021 | Massachusetts Massachusetts has established a statewide mandate for employers to temporarily provide employees up to 40 hours of COVID-19 Massachusetts emergency paid sick leave (MA EPSL) when they are unable to work due to specific qualifying reasons related to the pandemic.
Nevada issues COVID-19 vaccine guidance Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Nevada The Nevada Office of the Commissioner of Labor issued guidance on whether employees should receive pay for the time they spend receiving COVID-19 vaccinations.
Washington expands eligibility for paid family leave during COVID-19 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Washington The State of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1073) that expands employee eligibility for the state's paid family and medical leave program. House Bill 1073 is effective immediately.
Washington enacts voluntary PPE protections Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Washington The state of Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5254) that requires certain employers to accommodate an employee's voluntary usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) during a public health emergency. Senate Bill 5254 is effective immediately.
Washington enacts temporary worker safety rules Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Washington The State of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1206) that requires staffing agencies and employers to follow certain communication and safety protocols for temporary workers. House Bill 1206 takes effect on July 25, 2021.