State Alerts

Massachusetts officially delayed the start of contributions under the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) until October 1, 2019, and amended the law.  With the delay, the Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave announced a number of changes.

Maryland has enacted legislation that will require certain employers to provide organ and bone marrow donation leave to eligible employees.

Kansas City, Missouri has enacted an ordinance that will generally prohibit employers from asking applicants about their pay history. The ordinance takes effect October 31, 2019.

The cities of Dallas and San Antonio, Texas have enacted ordinances that will require employers to provide paid sick leave to covered employees.

Colorado has enacted legislation that will prohibit employers from inquiring about an applicant’s criminal history on an initial application.

Colorado has enacted legislation that will expand the state’s equal pay protections, prohibit inquiries about applicants’ pay history, and create new requirements regarding transparency in pay and promotions.

Colorado has enacted legislation (House Bill 19-1254) that clarifies and amends the notice requirements for tip sharing.

Westchester County’s Safe Time Leave for Victims of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Law (“Safe Time Law”) provides eligible employees who are victims of domestic violence or human trafficking with up to 40 hours of paid leave in a calendar year to attend criminal and civil court proceedings and/or relocate to a safe location.