Oregon requires policy on sexual harassment and discrimination Tuesday, July 30, 2019 | Oregon Oregon has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 726) that will require employers to adopt a written policy for reducing and preventing discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual assault. The law takes effect October 1, 2020.
New York prohibits pay history inquiries Tuesday, July 30, 2019 | New York The state of New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 6549) that will prohibit employers from asking about applicants’ pay history. Senate Bill 6549 takes effect January 6, 2020.
New York expands equal pay requirements Tuesday, July 30, 2019 | New York The State of New York has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 8093) that will expand the state’s equal pay requirements. Assembly Bill 8093 takes effect October 8, 2019.
New York bans hairstyle discrimination Tuesday, July 30, 2019 | New York The state of New York has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 7797) that will expressly prohibit employers from discriminating against applicants and employees because of hair texture and hairstyles that are historically associated with race. Assembly Bill 7797 takes effect immediately.
New Jersey adopts employment protections for medical marijuana users Tuesday, July 30, 2019 | New Jersey New Jersey has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 20) that provides employment protections for individuals who use medical marijuana. Assembly Bill 20 is effective immediately.
Nevada to increase minimum wage Tuesday, July 30, 2019 | Nevada Nevada has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 456) that will increase the state's minimum wage in several phases beginning July 1, 2020.
Massachusetts delays paid family & medical leave program contributions Tuesday, July 30, 2019 | Massachusetts Massachusetts has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 2255) that will delay the implementation of contributions to the state’s paid family leave program and make other changes.
Maine requires veterans medical appointment leave Tuesday, July 30, 2019 | Maine Maine has enacted legislation (Legislative Document 1654) that will require employers to allow veterans to take time away from work to attend a scheduled appointment at a medical facility operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Legislative Document 1654 takes effect September 19, 2019.
Maine requires pregnancy accommodations Tuesday, July 30, 2019 | Maine Maine has enacted legislation (Legislative Document 666) that will require employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with pregnancy-related conditions, unless it would impose an undue hardship on the business. Legislative Document 666 takes effect September 19, 2019.
Maine expands leave for volunteer emergency responders Tuesday, July 30, 2019 | Maine Maine has enacted two bills (Legislative Document 1319 and Legislative Document 886) that will expand requirements for providing time off to emergency responders. These laws take effect September 19, 2019.