Chicago has enacted an ordinance that will require certain employers to notify employees of their schedules in advance and pay employees when they provide insufficient notice of schedule changes. The ordinance takes effect July 1, 2020. Note: Safety-net hospitals will have until January 1, 2021 ...

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 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. ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 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 ...