Vermont has enacted a law (HB 511) that: (1) eliminates existing civil penalties specific to the possession of up to two ounces of cannabis; and (2) removes criminal penalties with regard to the private cultivation of six marijuana plants by adults who are 21 years or older. The law also imposes ...

Over the past few years, paid sick leave laws have been one of the biggest employment law trends among states and local jurisdictions. The proliferation of these laws can be especially challenging for employers that are subject to multiple laws with differing requirements. Here are answers to ...

On Aug. 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (HR 5376) was signed into law. The Act includes several tax changes, such as a "book-income" corporate alternative minimum tax, enhanced research credit against payroll tax for small businesses, a one percent excise tax on stock ...

The California Department of Finance has announced that the minimum wage will increase to $15.50 per hour for all employees effective Jan. 1, 2023.    The Details: Under California law, once the minimum wage reached $15.00 per hour, the Director of Finance  on or before August 1 ...

A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking a Florida law that prohibits employers with 15 or more employees from subjecting an individual to training that endorses certain concepts about discrimination. The Details: Earlier this year, Florida enacted House Bill 7, which took ...

Massachusetts has enacted House Bill 4554 that expressly prohibits discrimination against individuals based on traits associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles. House Bill 4554 takes effect Oct. 24, 2022. The Details: Existing ...

Jersey City, New Jersey, has passed an ordinance that calls for pay transparency and reinforces the state’s ban on salary history inquiries. The Ordinance is effective immediately. Background: New Jersey law prohibits employers from asking about an applicant’s salary history or ...

New Jersey has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 4222), which amends its child labor laws. Assembly Bill 4222 is effective immediately. Background: Under New Jersey law, minors may: Work in certain occupations during the school year if they: Work up to five continuous hours, ...

Updated: New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the launch of the new confidential hotline (1-800-HARASS-3 (1-800-427-2773)), available for issues involving workplace sexual harassment.   ...

New York State has authorized bonuses for eligible health care and mental hygiene workers. Employer claims for the first wave of eligible employees are due by Sept. 2, 2022. The Program: New York State has announced a Health Care Worker Bonus Program (the Program) that will use funds ...