Washington enacts voluntary PPE protections Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Comprehensive Service 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.
Washington enacts temporary worker safety rules Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Comprehensive Service 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.
Washington eliminates subminimum wage for individuals with disabilities Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Comprehensive Service 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.
Washington, D.C.'s minimum wage to increase July 1 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Comprehensive Service 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.
Virginia requires paid sick leave for home health workers Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Comprehensive Service 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.
Virginia expands nondiscrimination law Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Comprehensive Service 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.
Virginia enacts overtime wage act Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Comprehensive Service 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.
Philadelphia to enforce fair workweek standards Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Comprehensive Service 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 be enforced beginning June 1, 2021.
New York enacts workplace health and safety protections Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Comprehensive Service 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.
New Mexico requires paid sick leave Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Comprehensive Service 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.