On Monday, Jan.  10, 2022, the Biden Administration announced a requirement to expand access to free at-home COVID tests.   Background The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was enacted March 20, 2020 (effective April 1, 2020) and generally requires coverage ...

Tennessee issued an emergency rule that set forth quarantine procedures related to COVID-19. The rule is effective from Dec.  22, 2021 to June 20, 2022. Update Jan. 6, 2022: Tennessee has released new guidance that lowers the period of isolation to five days in certain circumstances, while ...

Rhode Island has enacted emergency rules to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The rules are in effect from Dec. 29, 2021 to April 21, 2022. The details: Covered employers: The emergency rules cover recreation, entertainment, historical and cultural establishments, along with retail and ...

The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division has amended its rule (OAR 437-001-0744), which covers requirements for masks, physical distancing, and cleaning to combat COVID-19. The amended rule went into effect Dec. 21, 2021. The details: Cleaning protocols: Previous ...

The New York Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final rule to clarify sick leave requirements. The final rule took effect Dec. 22, 2021. Background: New York state had previously enacted legislation that provides for up to 40 hours of sick leave. If you have five or more employees or a net ...

New York City has enacted legislation (Int. No. 1894-A), that amends the New York City Human Rights Law and regulates the use of automated tools in certain employment decisions. The law takes effect on Jan. 1, 2023. The Details: The legislation regulates New York City employers and ...

The New York City Council has enacted a law (Int. No. 1208-B) which requires New York City employers to include the minimum and maximum starting salary for advertised jobs, promotions or transfer opportunities. The law takes effect on May 15, 2022. The Details: Under the amended New York City ...

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York had announced a temporary mask mandate for businesses and venues, unless they implemented a vaccine requirement. The mandate was scheduled to be in effect from Dec. 13, 2021 until Jan. 15, 2022, unless extended. Update January 2022: The New York Commissioner of ...

The City of Santa Fe, New Mexico has announced that effective March 1, 2022 the living wage rate in Santa Fe will increase from $12.32 to $12.95 per hour. All employers required to have a business license or registration from the City of Santa Fe must pay at least the living wage rate to ...

New Jersey has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 3950), which requires an employer to notify its employees before using a vehicle tracking device. Assembly Bill 3950 takes effect on April 19, 2022.   The Details: New Jersey employers must provide written notice to employees before ...