The following chart shows the current minimum wage for non-tipped and tipped employees and the increase effective July 1, 2023. Rates listed in black were enacted by federal, state, district, territory, or commonwealth law. Rates listed in red were enacted by city or county ordinance. It is ...

Some people who have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 experience long-term effects from their infection. This is known as Long COVID, which can include a wide range of ongoing health problems that can last for weeks, months or years.  Under the federal Americans with ...

Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1491), which prohibits an employer from searching an employee’s privately owned vehicle. House Bill 1491 takes effect on July 23, 2023. The Details Under the law, employees and job candidates have the right to: Possess private ...

Texas has enacted legislation (House Bill 567), which expressly prohibits discrimination against individuals based on traits associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyles like braids, locs, and twists. House Bill 567 takes effect Sept. 1, 2023. The details House Bill 567 prohibits ...

The North Dakota Human Rights Act prohibits employers of all sizes from failing or refusing to make reasonable accommodations for an otherwise qualified individual with a physical or mental disability because that individual is pregnant.  North Dakota has enacted House Bill 1450, which ...

New York City has enacted a law (Intro. 209-A) that prohibits employers from discriminating based on an individual’s height or weight. Intro. 209-A takes effect on Nov. 22, 2023. The details The New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) prohibits employers with four or more employees in ...

On June 12, 2023, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) released the final rule  regarding the required minimum wage for app-based restaurant delivery workers.  The rule goes into effect with the first pay period on or after July 12, 2023. The ...

Minnesota has enacted legislation (House File 100) that permits recreational cannabis use among adults age 21 and older beginning August 1, 2023. The law includes protections for off-duty cannabis use. The Details House File 100 expressly adds cannabis to the state’s definition of a ...

Minnesota has enacted legislation (Senate File 3035) that will require employers to provide paid sick leave to employees. The requirement takes effect January 1, 2024. The Details Employee coverage The law covers all employees (including temporary and part-time employees) who perform ...

Minnesota has enacted legislation (House File 2) that will create a paid family and medical leave program in the state. Contributions to the program and wage-replacement benefits will begin January 1, 2026. Employers can opt to have a private plan to meet the requirements, provided the plan ...