In recent weeks, the federal government and several states have declared a public health emergency in response to increases in monkeypox cases. As a result, employers may have questions about the impact of this public health emergency on the workplace.  Below is additional insight for ...

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 ...

Update (August 2022):The State of New York enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 9513) that extends the end of the paid leave law from December 31, 2022 toDecember 31, 2023.   The State of ...

  Updated: The city has issuedguidancethat contains theschedule of penaltiesemployers may face if found in violation of the law, and lists circumstances under which a separate, daily violation would occur: ...

Westchester County and Ithaca, New York have joined New York City in requiring employers to provide greater wage transparency. Background: The New York City Council enacted a pay transparency law, which requires New York City employers to include the minimum and maximum starting salary for ...

The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights has adopted new and amended regulations concerning the display of certain posters. The regulations are effective immediately. Employer Requirements: Under the Division’s adopted and amended regulations, all covered employers must prominently ...

This notice is to inform you about how New Hampshire has enacted a legislation (Senate Bill 345), which amends its child labor laws. Senate Bill 345 is effective immediately. Background: Under New Hampshire law, among other things, in an employer's pre-determined designated work week, during ...

This notice is to inform you about how Florida has enacted a legislation (Senate Bill 898) establishing new background check requirements for employees at certain apartment buildings. This takes effect immediately. The details: Senate Bill 898 covers public lodging establishments that can be ...

The City of Denver has announced that its minimum wage will increase from $15.87 per hour to $17.29 per hour. The Details:  Effective Jan. 1, 2023, the Denver minimum wage will be $17.29 per hour. On this same date, tipped employees must be paid cash wages in the amount of $14.27 per ...

The Governor of Puerto Rico has signed into law Act 52-2022  (the “Act”) stipulating that beginning after Dec. 31, 2021, out-of-state businesses with remote workers in Puerto Rico will not be considered “engaged in industry or business in Puerto Rico.” The ...