Effective April 1, 2024, fast food restaurant workers in California working at a “national fast-food chain” establishment must be paid a minimum of $20 per hour. The change is a result of legislation (Assembly Bill 1228) that was enacted in 2023. The details Assembly Bill 1228 ...

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has released a model workplace violence prevention plan and fact sheet to help general industry employers comply with a requirement that takes effect July 1, 2024. The details Effective July 1, 2024, Senate Bill 553 ...

California’s Civil Rights Division (CRD) has released updated frequently asked questions, templates, and a user guide for the 2023 pay data reporting period for employers with 100 or more employees. Employers must use the CRD’s online pay data reporting portal to submit their annual ...

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry has updated answers to frequently asked questions about a paid sick leave requirement that went into effect January 1, 2024. All employees who work at least 80 hours in a year for an employer in Minnesota are covered by the paid sick leave ...

New York City has enacted a law (Int. 0563-2022) that eases the process for an employee to file an Earned Safe and Sick Time Act lawsuit. Int. 0563-2022 takes effect on March 20, 2024. The details As background, before a judge can rule on a case alleging a violation of the Earned Safe ...

The City of Philadelphia has amended an ordinance to add provisions regarding convictions that result in exoneration. The amendment took effect on Jan. 19, 2024. The details The City amended its Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance to provide that ...

Pennsylvania has enacted legislation (House Bill 689) that clarifies employer background screening and hiring responsibilities. House Bill 689 takes effect on Feb. 12, 2024. The details Under Pennsylvania law, an employer may generally only consider felony convictions or job-related ...

The District of Columbia has enacted an ordinance that will require employers to disclose in job listings the projected minimum and maximum hourly rate or salary for the position. The ordinance takes effect June 30, 2024. The details The ordinance applies to any employer with at least one ...

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) recently issued guidance on changes to the state’s pay transparency rules. The details Background In 2023, Colorado enacted legislation that amended the state’s rules for pay and opportunity transparency in internal and ...

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published a final rule that will change the test for determining whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule takes effect March 11, 2024. Here are some key points to know ...