Compliance Corner

New York City expands sexual harassment prevention training requirements

Monday, February 3, 2020
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)

New York City has expanded its sexual harassment prevention training requirements to cover independent contractors and freelancers effective Jan. 11, 2020. Starting Jan. 11, all independent contractors and freelancers are protected from employment discrimination and harassment under the City Human Rights Law.

Illinois amends recreational marijuana law

Monday, February 3, 2020
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)

Illinois has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1557) that amends the state's recreational marijuana law. Senate Bill 1557 is effective immediately.

Hawaii expands nondiscrimination law

Monday, February 3, 2020
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)
Hawaii has enacted legislation (House Bill 710) that prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals based on their reproductive health decisions. House Bill 710 is effective immediately.

Colorado adopts final rules on vacation payouts

Monday, February 3, 2020
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has adopted final rules clarifying that employers must pay employees for unused vacation at the time of separation.

Final rule creates new test for joint employment

Monday, February 3, 2020
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)

On Jan. 12, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule that will create a new test for determining whether a joint-employer relationship exists in certain situations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule takes effect March 16, 2020.

Oregon requires uninterrupted meal breaks

Wednesday, January 8, 2020
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)
The Oregon Court of Appeals recently ruled that employers must ensure employees take a full 30-minute meal period.

New Jersey bans hairstyle discrimination

Wednesday, January 8, 2020
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)
New Jersey has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 3945) that bans discrimination on the basis of a person’s hairstyle, or type and texture of hair. Senate Bill 3945 takes effect immediately. 

Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave program preparation

Wednesday, January 8, 2020
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)
Massachusetts has passed a law that, over a period of five years, will: (1) raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour; (2) mandate paid family and medical leave for Massachusetts employees; and (3) phase out Sunday and holiday premium pay for retail employees.

As part of the new legislation, Massachusetts will offer one of the most generous Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) programs in the country. Read on to find out more about the law and what you need to do to prepare.

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