Kentucky employers must be represented by counsel in unemployment compensation hearings Tuesday, June 4, 2019 | Kentucky Non-lawyers may no longer represent employers in unemployment compensation hearings in Kentucky, the Kentucky Court of Appeals has ruled. Nichols v. Kentucky Unemployment Commission, et al., No. 2017-CA-001156-MR, 2019 Ky. App. LEXIS 73 (Ky Ct. App. Apr. 26, 2019).
Florida expands indoor smoking ban to cover vaping Tuesday, June 4, 2019 | Florida Florida has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 7012) that adds vaping to its ban on smoking in enclosed indoor workplaces.
Dallas joins the fray – Will paid sick leave prevail in Texas? Tuesday, June 4, 2019 | Texas The Dallas, Texas City Council passed an ordinance requiring employers to provide paid sick leave beginning as early as August 1, 2019. However, whether the ordinance will go into effect is uncertain.
Connecticut issues guidance on pregnancy accommodation Tuesday, June 4, 2019 | Connecticut On April 23, 2019, the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities (CHRO) issued a Best Practices Bluepaper as guidance for employers with three or more employees facing accommodation requests from employees for pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions.
Arkansas amends minimum wage act Monday, June 3, 2019 | Kansas The state of Arkansas has amended the state minimum wage statute in numerous areas impacting employers.
Washington Announces Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Reporting Deadline Delayed Tuesday, April 30, 2019 | Washington The Washington Employment Security Department has now announced that the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program reporting deadline for the first quarter (April 30) will be pushed back to July 31, 2019. Employers will now report and remit premiums for quarters one and two between July 1 and July 31, 2019.
Virginia Amends Wage Statement Requirements Tuesday, April 30, 2019 | Virginia Virginia has enacted a law that amends the information that must be provided by employers to employees on their wage statements provided at the time of pay.
Oklahoma “Unity Bill” Clarifies Medical Marijuana Law, Includes Provisions Helpful To Employers Tuesday, April 30, 2019 | Oklahoma The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act was signed into law by Oklahoma Governor Stitt on March 14, 2019. The law clarifies certain regulatory aspects of the state’s existing medical marijuana law, and includes certain provisions that will be helpful to Oklahoma employers.
Westchester County Earned Sick Leave Law Poster, Notice and FAQs Released; Five Steps to Get Started Monday, April 29, 2019 | Compliance Corner Westchester County in New York has enacted an ordinance that requires employers to provide sick leave to employees who work in the county. Westchester County has released a Poster for the Westchester County Earned Sick Leave Law (“WCESLL”), revised Model Notice and FAQs for employees and employers. Here are five steps to get employers started.
New York Gives Employees More Time Off to Vote Monday, April 29, 2019 | New York New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1505) that requires employers to give employees up to three hours of paid time to vote.