Michigan continues hazard pay for direct care workers Friday, April 30, 2021 | Comprehensive Service Michigan has enacted legislation (House Bill 4047) that will provide funding to continue and expand hazard pay for direct care workers.
Kentucky expands leave entitlement for adoptive parents Friday, April 30, 2021 | Comprehensive Service Kentucky has enacted legislation (House Bill 210) that amends and expands a state law that requires employers to provide leave to employees who adopt a child.
Illinois restricts use of criminal records Friday, April 30, 2021 | Comprehensive Service Illinois has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1480) that restricts the use of conviction records for employment purposes. Senate Bill 1480 took effect immediately.
Illinois DOL provides guidance on pay issues related to COVID-19 vaccine Friday, April 30, 2021 | Comprehensive Service The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has provided guidance on providing employees pay, leave, and flexibility so they can get the COVID-19 vaccination.
Delaware bans hairstyle discrimination Friday, April 30, 2021 | Comprehensive Service Delaware has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 32) that expressly prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals based on hair texture and protective hairstyles. Senate Bill 32 takes effect immediately.
Dallas and San Antonio require paid sick leave Friday, April 30, 2021 | Comprehensive Service The cities of Dallas and San Antonio, Texas enacted ordinances that would require employers to provide paid sick leave to covered employees.
OSHA provides new guidance on protecting employees from COVID-19 Sunday, March 28, 2021 | Comprehensive Service The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued new guidance to help employers and employees identify risks of being exposed to and/or contracting COVID-19 at work.
Dept. of Labor issues final rule on tipped employees Sunday, March 28, 2021 | Comprehensive Service The Department of Labor (DOL) has published a final rule revising its tipped employee regulations. The final rule was scheduled to take effect March 1, 2021, but the DOL has since pushed back the effective date to April 30, 2021.
New York state requires paid leave for COVID-19 vaccination Sunday, March 28, 2021 | Comprehensive Service The State of New York has enacted Senate Bill 2588-A, which grants employees paid time off to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Senate Bill 2588-A is effective immediately and set to expire on December 31, 2022.
New York City expands the Fair Chance Act Sunday, March 28, 2021 | Comprehensive Service New York City enacted bill Int. 1314-A , which amends the New York City Fair Chance Act (FCA). Int. 1314-A takes effect on July 28, 2021.