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), ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

The city of Duluth, Minnesota has repealed its paid sick leave ordinance effective Jan. 17, 2024.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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 Jersey has created guidance to address frequently asked questions on the New Jersey Family Leave Act. The details The New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) requires employers with 30 or more employees worldwide to, under a qualifying circumstance, provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid ...