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 ...

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Overview:  Maryland has enacted legislation that will require certain employers to provide organ and bone marrow donation leave to eligible employees. Effective Date: January 1, 2020 Details: Requires Organ Donation Leave Maryland has enacted legislation (House Bill 1284) that will ...

Overview:  Maine has expanded its mini-WARN notice requirements from 60 days to 90 days. Effective Date: September 18, 2019 Details:  Maine amended its mini-WARN statute. The statute requires covered establishments to provide the Maine Director of the Bureau of Labor Standards, the ...

Overview:  Maine has enacted legislation that will require certain employers to provide paid leave to employees. Effective Date: January 1, 2021 Details: Maine has enacted legislation (Legislative Document 369) that will require certain employers to provide paid leave to ...

Overview:  Kansas City, Missouri has enacted an ordinance that will generally prohibit employers from asking applicants about their pay history. The ordinance takes effect October 31, 2019. Details: Covered Employers: The ordinance applies to employers with six or more ...