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 ...
Maine has enacted legislation (Legislative Document 1654) that will require employers to allow veterans to take time away from work to attend a scheduled appointment at a medical facility operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Legislative Document 1654 takes effect September ...
Maine has enacted legislation (Legislative Document 666) that will require employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with pregnancy-related conditions, unless it would impose an undue hardship on the business. Legislative Document 666 takes effect September 19, 2019. Under the ...
Maine has enacted two bills (Legislative Document 1319 and Legislative Document 886) that will expand requirements for providing time off to emergency responders. These laws take effect September 19, 2019. Background: Currently, Maine prohibits employers from taking adverse action against ...
The cities of Dallas and San Antonio, Texas have enacted ordinances that will require employers to provide paid sick leave to covered employees. Effective Dates: The ordinances take effect on August 1, 2019 for employers with six or more employees. For employers with 5 or fewer employees at ...
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 ...