The State of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1073) that expands employee eligibility for the state's paid family and medical leave program. House Bill 1073 is effective immediately. Background: Washington state provides partial wage replacement for employees to take leave to, ...

The state of Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5254) that requires certain employers to accommodate an employee's voluntary usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) during a public health emergency. Senate Bill 5254 is effective immediately. Overview: Senate Bill 5254 ...

The State of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1206) that requires staffing agencies and employers to follow certain communication and safety protocols for temporary workers. House Bill 1206 takes effect on July 25, 2021. Staffing Agency Requirements: Under House Bill 1206, ...

Washington State has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5284), which will eliminate subminimum wage certificates for individuals with disabilities. Senate Bill 5284 takes effect on July 25, 2021. Background: Washington State currently allows employers to apply to pay workers with ...

The minimum wage in the District of Columbia will increase to $15.20 per hour on July 1, 2021 for all workers, regardless of the size of the employer. Tipped Employees: The minimum cash wage for tipped employees will increase to $5.05 per hour on July 1, 2021. If an employee's hourly tip ...

Virginia has enacted legislation (House Bill 2137) that requires employers to provide paid sick leave to certain home health workers. House Bill 2137 is effective July 1, 2021. Covered employees: To be eligible for paid sick leave, an employee must work on average at least 20 hours per week or ...

Virginia has enacted three pieces of legislation that expand and amend the Virginia Human Rights Act (VHRA). These laws take effect on July 1, 2021. Background: Currently, the VHRA provides employment protections based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender ...

Virginia has enacted legislation (House Bill 2063 also known as the Overtime Wage Act) that expands overtime protections. House Bill 2063 is effective July 1, 2021. Background: The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay non-exempt employees at least ...

The Philadelphia Fair Workweek Ordinance adds scheduling and pay requirements for certain food service, retail and hospitality employers. The ordinance was originally scheduled to take effect on April 1, 2020, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. It will now ...

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed the New York Health and Essential Rights Act, or "the NY HERO Act" (the Act), into law. The Act adds workplace health and safety protections for airborne infectious diseases. The Standard: The Act requires employers to follow safety standards for ...