Connecticut has enacted legislation (House Bill 5004) that will increase the state’s minimum wage in several phases. General Minimum Wage:  The state’s minimum wage will increase as follows: ·      $11 per hour on October 1, ...

Connecticut has enacted legislation (Substitute Senate Bill 3) that will, among other things, expand sexual harassment training requirements. Background: Currently, Connecticut employers with 50 or more employees are required to provide at least two hours of sexual harassment training to ...

Connecticut has enacted legislation (Substitute Senate Bill 1) that will expand the state’s family and medical leave law to cover all private sector employers. The bill also creates a paid family leave program that will provide wage-replacement benefits to employees who take leave for ...

Newsletter Article Template Preventing Violence in the Workplace – MACS74655 September 4, 2019 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET How to Register This webinar introduces managers and HR practitioners to ...

Overview:  Washington has enacted a new law regarding sexual harassment training in certain industries.  Specifically, it requires employers in the hotel, motel, retail, security guard and property services industries to adopt a sexual harassment policy, provide training and submit ...

Overview:  The state of Washington has approved legislation that creates a state-run program that will provide long-term-care benefits to eligible individuals.  Employers will be required to withhold employee contributions and remit them to the state, but employers aren’t ...

Overview:  Washington has enhanced its pay equity protections.  One year after enacting the 2018 Equal Pay and Opportunity Act, which included an array of pay equity provisions, the legislature passed HB 1696, which restricts pay history inquires and enhances pay transparency ...

Overview:  Oregon has enacted legislation (House Bill 2341) that will require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions to applicants and employees. House Bill 2341 takes effect January 1, 2020. Details: Covered ...

Overview:  Nevada has enacted legislation that will require certain employers to provide paid leave to employees. Effective Date: January 1, 2020 Details: Nevada has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 312) that will require certain employers to provide paid leave to employees. Senate Bill ...

Overview:  Minnesota has enacted detailed new wage payment, notice and recordkeeping requirements for employers, effective July 1, 2019, and wage theft protections for employees, effective August 1, 2019. Details: Notice and Recordkeeping Requirements As of July 1, 2019, Minnesota ...