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 ...

New Mexico has enacted legislation (House Bill 20), also known as the Healthy Workplaces Act ("the Act"), that requires employers to provide paid sick and safe leave to employees. The Act takes effect on July 1, 2022. Accrual: Employees must accrue at least one hour of paid sick leave for ...

Nebraska has enacted legislation (LB 451) that bans discrimination on the basis of a person's hairstyle or type and texture of hair. LB 451 will take effect three months after the 2021 legislature adjourns, or around the end of August 2021. Background: The Nebraska Fair Employment Practices ...

Montana has enacted legislation (House Bill 702) that prevents employers from discriminating against a person based on their vaccination status or possessing an immunity passport. House Bill 702 is effective immediately. Prohibited Actions: House Bill 702 prohibits employers from refusing ...