Nevada has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 190) that requires employers to let employees use accrued sick leave to care for an immediate family member. Assembly Bill 190 takes effect October 1, 2021. Assembly Bill 190: If an employer provides paid or unpaid sick leave, the employer ...

Maine has enacted legislation (Legislative Document 610) that will further limit deductions after an employer mistakenly overpays an employee. The law takes effect October 18, 2021. Legislative Document 610: Under the law, an employer that has overcompensated an employee through employer error ...

Delaware has enacted legislation (House Bill 88) that will repeal a provision that allows employers to pay less than the minimum wage to youth workers and new employees. House Bill 88 takes effect December 29, 2021. Background: In 2018, Delaware enacted legislation that permitted employers to ...

California has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 639) that will phase out a provision that allows employers to pay a subminimum wage to employees with disabilities. Background: Under existing law, the state’s Industrial Welfare Commission may issue licenses to employees with physical or ...

Background: California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits harassment and discrimination because of sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression and certain other characteristics. The discrimination provisions cover employers with five or more employees, but the harassment ...

The District of Columbia has enacted an ordinance expanding a program offering paid parental, family, and medical leave benefits to eligible employees. The changes are effective October 1, 2021. Background: In 2016, the District of Columbia enacted a paid family leave program funded by a tax ...

Vermont has announced that the state minimum wage will increase to $12.55 per hour and the cash minimum wage rate for tipped workers will increase to $6.28 per hour on January 1, 2022. Compliance Recommendations: Vermont employers should pay all non-exempt employees at least $12.55 per hour ...

Ohio's minimum wage will increase to $9.30 per hour on January 1, 2022. The change is a result of an annual adjustment for inflation. Coverage: The 2022 minimum wage rate applies to Ohio businesses with annual gross receipts of $342,000 or more per year. The minimum wage will remain at ...

Nevada has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 307) that requires employers to post notices concerning the state’s job training and employment programs. Assembly Bill 307 takes effect on October 1, 2021. Notice Requirements: The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and ...

Nevada has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 293) that prohibits employers from taking certain actions relating to an applicant's salary history. Senate Bill 293 takes effect on October 1, 2021. Covered Employers: Senate Bill 293 covers all private employers and employment agencies (any ...