Candidates living outside of New York State and City who are applying for jobs in New York State and City may be protected under the state's and city's Human Rights laws. The details Background Under New York anti-discrimination laws, an employee or applicant must show that alleged ...

New York City has released a “Know Your Rights at Work” poster, which NYC employers must begin distributing to employees by July 1, 2024. The City has also published its “Workers’ Bill of Rights” website. The details Background New York City’s bill ...

Los Angeles County, California has enacted an ordinance that will impose various obligations on covered employers regarding the criminal histories of applicants and employees. The ordinance applies to only the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County and takes effect Sept.  3, 2024. The ...

The city of Duluth, Minnesota has repealed its paid sick leave ordinance effective Jan. 17, 2024. The details Since January 1, 2020, Duluth has required employers to provide paid sick leave to employees. However, Minnesota recently enacted a statewide paid sick leave requirement that took ...

Washington state has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5778), which protects employees who refuse to attend employer meetings or listen to (or view) employer communications because the meetings or communications involve political or religious matters. Senate Bill 5778 takes effect on June 6, ...

Washington state has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5793), which expands paid sick leave protections under state law. Senate Bill 5793 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2025. The details The state of Washington enacted paid sick leave employer requirements in 2018. Senate Bill ...

On April 23, 2024, the United States Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL), released a final rule which updates and revises the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exempting executive, administrative, and professional employees from minimum wage and overtime ...

On April 23, 2024, the United States Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL), released a final rule which updates and revises the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exempting executive, administrative, and professional employees from minimum wage and overtime ...

Many employers in California must implement an effective written plan and take certain other actions to prevent workplace violence by July 1, 2024. The requirements are a result of the enactment of Senate Bill 553. The details Written Plan Required Unless exempt (see below), ...

Alabama has amended the provision which exempts overtime pay earned by employees from state taxation.  The amended law is effective on October 1, 2024. The Details: In June of 2023, Alabama enacted House Bill 217 (HB 217), which amended Alabama Code §40-18-14 to exclude from gross ...