Compliance Corner

San Carlos, California has announced that the city’s minimum wage will increase. 

Daly City, California has announced that the city minimum wage will increase.  

The Industrial Commission of Arizona has announced that the state’s minimum wage rate will increase.

On Aug.  24, 2022, President Biden announced an extension of the pause on student loan repayment through December 31, 2022, along with a plan to forgive a certain amount of student loan debt for certain individuals.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has ruled that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects individuals with gender dysphoria. The ruling applies in the states of Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.

This notice is to inform you that Austin, Texas has amended its city code to prohibit employers from discriminating against individuals on traits associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles. The amendment is effective immediately.

The State of New York enacted Senate Bill 2588-A, which granted employees paid time off to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Senate Bill 2588-A is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2022.

New York City has enacted legislation (Int. No. 1894-A) that amends the New York City Human Rights Law and regulates the use of automated tools in certain employment decisions. The law takes effect on Jan. 1, 2023.