Latest Compliance News
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
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Comprehensive Service
The state of New York has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 7797) that will expressly prohibit employers from discriminating against applicants and employees because of hair texture and hairstyles that are historically associated with race. Assembly Bill 7797 takes effect immediately.
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
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Comprehensive Service
New Jersey has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 20) that provides employment protections for individuals who use medical marijuana. Assembly Bill 20 is effective immediately.
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
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Comprehensive Service
Nevada has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 456) that will increase the state's minimum wage in several phases beginning July 1, 2020.
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
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Comprehensive Service
Massachusetts has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 2255) that will delay the implementation of contributions to the state’s paid family leave program and make other changes.
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
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Comprehensive Service
Maine has enacted legislation (Legislative Document 1654) that will require employers to allow veterans to take time away from work to attend a scheduled appointment at a medical facility operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Legislative Document 1654 takes effect September 19, 2019.
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
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Comprehensive Service
Maine has enacted legislation (Legislative Document 666) that will require employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with pregnancy-related conditions, unless it would impose an undue hardship on the business. Legislative Document 666 takes effect September 19, 2019.
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
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Comprehensive Service
Maine has enacted two bills (Legislative Document 1319 and Legislative Document 886) that will expand requirements for providing time off to emergency responders. These laws take effect September 19, 2019.
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
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Comprehensive Service
The cities of Dallas and San Antonio, Texas have enacted ordinances that will require employers to provide paid sick leave to covered employees.
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
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Comprehensive Service
Connecticut has enacted legislation (House Bill 5004) that will increase the state’s minimum wage in several phases.
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
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Comprehensive Service
Connecticut has enacted legislation (Substitute Senate Bill 3) that will, among other things, expand sexual harassment training requirements.