New Jersey has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 20) that provides employment protections for individuals who use medical marijuana. Assembly Bill 20 is effective immediately. Background: In 2009, New Jersey enacted the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act, which permits the use of medical ...

The State of New York has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 8093) that will expand the state’s equal pay requirements.  Assembly Bill 8093 takes effect October 8, 2019. Background: Currently, state law prohibits employers from paying an employee less than they pay an employee of ...

The state of New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 6549) that will prohibit employers from asking about applicants’ pay history.  Senate Bill 6549 takes effect January 6, 2020.  Senate Bill 6549 prohibits employers from: ·      Relying on ...

Oregon has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 726) that will require employers to adopt a written policy for reducing and preventing discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual assault. The law takes effect October 1, 2020. At a minimum, the policy must ...