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Thursday, January 3, 2019
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Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the law requires employers to adopt a written policy against sexual harassment. The policy must include, for example, notice to employees that sexual harassment in the workplace is unlawful and that it is unlawful to retaliate against an employee for filing a complaint of sexual harassment. The policy should also assert the employer’s commitment to investigate any complaint of sexual harassment.
Thursday, January 3, 2019
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Illinois
Illinois has enacted legislation (House Bill 4743) that will expand the state’s Equal Pay Act to expressly prohibit pay differentials between African American employees and other employees. Previously, the Illinois Equal Pay Act prohibited pay differentials based on sex only.
Thursday, January 3, 2019
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Illinois
Effective January 1, 2019, the rights of Illinois employees serving in the military will be governed by the Illinois Service Member Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (ISERRA), Public Act 100-1101.
Thursday, January 3, 2019
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California
This article is a reminder of various laws that were passed or will be effective in 2019. This list is a summary and includes laws that will also be effective at later dates as noted in the article.
Thursday, January 3, 2019
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California
The California Pay Equity Task Force (“Task Force”) has released written guidance for employees, employers and unions on how they may comply with the California Fair Pay Act (“CFPA”).
Thursday, January 3, 2019
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California
California
enacted Senate Bill 970 establishing a minimum threshold for human trafficking
awareness training and education in the hospitality industry.
Thursday, January 3, 2019
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Texas
On November 16, 2018, the Austin-based 3rd Court of Appeals declared Austin’s paid sick and safe leave ordinance unconstitutional. Specifically, the court held the ordinance is preempted by the Texas Minimum Wage Act and is, therefore, unconstitutional.
Thursday, January 3, 2019
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Illinois
New Illinois Human Rights Act posting and handbook requirements extend to all employers operating in the state of Illinois.
Thursday, January 3, 2019
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Comprehensive Service (News)
While the notion of pay equity is not new, in the past year, cultural movements such as #equalpay and #metoo have shined a spotlight on the issue, bringing it to the forefront of the media, as well as on the legislative agendas of state and local governments. Indeed, states and localities have begun enacting a patchwork of equal pay laws with varying requirements. It is important that employers understand the pay equity landscape and take steps to navigate these laws to ensure compliance and minimize risk. Outlined below a short summary of some of the recent pay equity trends, as well as some best practices to consider when defending pay equity claims.
Thursday, January 3, 2019
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Comprehensive Service (News)
On April 9, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) posted “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQs) related to the credit. The IRS has now posted an additional 10 FAQs to its website.