Nevada has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 190) that requires employers to let employees use accrued sick leave to care for an immediate family member. Assembly Bill 190 takes effect Oct. 1, 2021. Assembly Bill 190: If an employer provides paid or unpaid sick leave, the employer must ...

Nevada has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 293) that prohibits employers from taking certain actions relating to an applicant's salary history. Senate Bill 293 takes effect on Oct. 1, 2021. Covered employers: Senate Bill 293 covers all private employers and employment agencies (any ...

As the holiday season approaches, we would like to share a few reminders for how to stay safe while driving so you can travel safely to celebrate this special time with your loved ones. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that over 36,000 people were killed on U.S. ...

      Below is a summary of compliance requirements that took effect recently or will take effect soon. Note: This Compliance Calendar covers January 1, 2022 minimum wage increases for all applicable states. Some cities and counties set their own minimum wages that will ...

Exposure to allergens in the workplace may negatively impact employees’ productivity and jeopardize their health and safety. Here are some guidelines for addressing allergies in the workplace. Prevention: Even before an issue occurs, there are steps you can take to help reduce or avoid ...

On October 25, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) expanded its Technical Assistance providing further clarification as to how employers should address employee objections to employer COVID-19 requirements.  Below is a summary of the EEOC’s expanded ...

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released guidance on federal protections from discrimination and retaliation based on applicants’ or employees’ sexual orientation and transgender status. Background: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ...

Arkansas has enacted legislation (House Bill 1977) that requires employers to provide an exemption process as an alternative to COVID-19 vaccination mandates. House Bill 1977 takes effect on or about January 13, 2022 and expires on July 31, 2023, unless extended. Under the law, when an employer ...

The California Department of Industrial Relations has announced an increase to the pay rates that computer software employees and physicians must receive in order to be exempt from overtime. Additionally, the minimum salary required for the administrative, professional, and executive overtime ...

Iowa has enacted legislation (House File 902) that requires employers to grant waivers to their COVID-19 vaccination requirements under certain circumstances. House File 902 is effective immediately. Waivers from COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates: House File 902 states that if employers require ...