Oakland expands emergency paid sick leave requirements Tuesday, August 4, 2020 | Comprehensive Service Oakland is one of several California cities that have expanded the requirements for providing emergency paid sick leave. Oakland's ordinance went into effect on May 12, 2020 and expires on December 31, 2020.
Reminder: Update voluntary self-identification of disability form Tuesday, August 4, 2020 | Comprehensive Service As a reminder, federal contractors and subcontractors have until August 4, 2020, to incorporate the updated Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form (CC-305) into their applicant and human resources processes. For more guidance on implementing the form, please see OFCCP’s frequently asked questions on this topic.
Virginia requires pregnancy accommodations Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | Comprehensive Service Virginia has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 712) that prohibits discrimination on the basis of, and requires reasonable accommodations for, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Senate Bill 712 takes effect July 1, 2020.
Virginia expands nondiscrimination protections Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | Comprehensive Service Virginia has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 868) that expands nondiscrimination protections to cover sexual orientation and gender identity. Senate Bill 868 takes effect July 1, 2020.
New York launches loan program for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | Comprehensive Service The state of New York has launched a loan program (New York Forward Loan Fund) to help small businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maryland harassment survey due July 1 reminder Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | Comprehensive Service Maryland employers with 50 or more employees must submit a sexual-harassment-disclosure survey electronically to the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) on or before July 1, 2020. Covered employers must complete the survey again on or before July 1, 2022. The requirements were part of Senate Bill 1010, which was enacted in 2018.
DC to require paid voting leave Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | Comprehensive Service The District of Columbia has enacted legislation (Act 23-301) that will require employers to provide paid voting leave.
DC requires certain employers to provide transportation benefits Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | Comprehensive Service The District of Columbia has enacted legislation (Act 23-305) that will require employers offering parking benefits to offer employees a transportation benefit, pay a fee, or implement a plan to reduce commuting to work by car.
Chicago publishes rules and guidance on scheduling ordinance Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | Comprehensive Service Chicago has published final rules, frequently asked questions, and a notice for employers covered by the city's Fair Workweek Ordinance, which takes effect July 1, 2020.
Chicago expands paid sick leave law, offers COVID-19 protections Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | Comprehensive Service Chicago has published rules and enacted two ordinances that will expand coverage under the city's paid sick leave law, create new notice and recordkeeping requirements, and prohibit adverse action against employees because of COVID-19. The changes take effect on July 1, 2020.