New Jersey bans salary history inquiries

New Jersey has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 1094) that prohibits employers from asking applicants about their salary history. Assembly Bill 1094 takes effect on January 1, 2020. Assembly Bill 1094: Under Assembly Bill 1094, employers can’t: ask about an applicant’s ...

New Jersey expands wage payment laws, requires new notice

New Jersey has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1790) that expands its existing wage payment laws to, among other things, require a new notice and increase penalties for violations. Senate Bill 1790 is effective immediately. Employer Notice: Under Senate Bill 1790, employers must provide new ...

New York amends harassment and discrimination rules

The state of New York has enacted several new rules that are aimed at combating discrimination and sexual harassment. Background: Currently, the state of New York's Human Rights Law (NYHRL) prohibits employers with four or more employees from discriminating against applicants and employees ...

New York prohibits discrimination based on religious attire & facial hair

New York has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 4204) that clarifies the state's prohibition against religious discrimination. The law takes effect on October 8, 2019. Background: Currently, the state of New York's Human Rights Law (NYHRL) prohibits employers with four or more employees from ...

Oregon adopts paid leave program

Oregon has enacted legislation (House Bill 2005) that will provide eligible employees with wage-replacement benefits for family and medical leave beginning January 1, 2023. The program will apply to all employers (except federal) with employees in the state of Oregon. Contributions: The ...

Rhode Island amends report-in pay requirements

Rhode Island enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1000) that amends report-in pay requirements. Senate Bill 1000 took effect on July 19, 2019. Background: Rhode Island requires employers to pay employees three times their regular hourly rate when the employee reports for duty, but is not given at ...

California Delays Deadline for Expanded Harassment Training Requirement

California has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 778) that will delay the expansion of the state's requirement to provide sexual harassment training. Background: In 2018, California enacted Senate Bill 1343, which requires employers with five or more employees to provide at least two hours of ...