California to extend paid family leave benefits

California has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 83) that will increase the maximum duration of paid family leave benefits. Background: Currently, California’s paid family leave (PFL) program provides up to six weeks of wage-replacement benefits to employees who take time off from work to ...

California bans hairstyle discrimination

California has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 188) that will expressly prohibit employers from discriminating against and harassing applicants and employees because of hair texture and hairstyles that are historically associated with race. Senate Bill 188 takes effect January 1, 2020. ...

October webinars

Newsletter Article Template Becoming a Supervisor – MACS74523 October 1, 2019 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET How to Register This webinar provides new or future supervisors with an overview of the ...

Oregon requires policy on sexual harassment and discrimination

Oregon has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 726) that will require employers to adopt a written policy for reducing and preventing discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual assault. The law takes effect October 1, 2020. At a minimum, the policy must ...

New York prohibits pay history inquiries

The state of New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 6549) that will prohibit employers from asking about applicants’ pay history.  Senate Bill 6549 takes effect January 6, 2020.  Senate Bill 6549 prohibits employers from: ·      Relying on ...

New York expands equal pay requirements

The State of New York has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 8093) that will expand the state’s equal pay requirements.  Assembly Bill 8093 takes effect October 8, 2019. Background: Currently, state law prohibits employers from paying an employee less than they pay an employee of ...

New York bans hairstyle discrimination

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New Jersey adopts employment protections for medical marijuana users

New Jersey has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 20) that provides employment protections for individuals who use medical marijuana. Assembly Bill 20 is effective immediately. Background: In 2009, New Jersey enacted the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act, which permits the use of medical ...

Nevada to increase minimum wage

Nevada has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 456) that will increase the state's minimum wage in several phases beginning July 1, 2020. Assembly Bill 456: Nevada's minimum wage differs based on whether the employer offers health benefits to the employee. Employees Who Are Offered Health ...

Massachusetts delays paid family & medical leave program contributions

Massachusetts has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 2255) that will delay the implementation of contributions to the state’s paid family leave program and make other changes. Background: In 2018, Massachusetts enacted legislation that requires all private employers with employees in the ...

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