On July 19, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced via a press release the progress and enhanced efforts by the Wage Theft Task Force to combat wage theft when perpetrated by New York employers. In the announcement, Governor Hochul stated in part the following: "As we work to help New ...

Oregon has enacted a final rule that requires employers to provide protections to workers that are exposed to high heat. The final rule is effective immediately. Background: The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) had adopted an emergency rule in July 2021 that added ...

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has signed into law the Employee Commuter Transit Benefit Ordinance.  The Details:  Effective December 31, 2022, “covered employers” in Philadelphia with 50 or more employees must provide covered employees with a commuter transit benefit ...

This notice is to inform you about how South Carolina has enacted a final rule that clarifies what information an employer must provide to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (the Department) for an employee separation. The final rule is effective immediately. The ...

Tennessee has enacted legislation that expressly prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals because of their hairstyle or other traits associated with race. Senate Bill 136 took effect on July 1, 2022. Background: The Tennessee Human Rights Act prohibits employers from ...

Vermont has enacted legislation (House Bill 515) that prohibits employers from retaliating against whistleblowers. House Bill 515 is effective immediately. The Details: Vermont has enacted the Vermont Whistleblower and Protection Act (the Act), which prohibits employers from taking adverse ...

Vermont has enacted legislation (House Bill 729) that limits the time an employee may file a discrimination claim to six years. House Bill 729 is effective immediately. The Details: Vermont's Fair Employment Law prohibits employers from discriminating on the basis of race, color, ...

Washington has enacted a final rule that clarifies how the seven-day waiting period impacts Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program. The final rule is effective immediately. Background: Under state law, qualified workers in Washington are generally eligible for up to 12 weeks ...