State Alerts

New York - Updated New York state requires paid prenatal

Monday, January 6, 2025
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New York
As we previously reported (see the details below), a New York state budget amendment requires employers to provide pregnant employees with additional paid prenatal personal leave. The paid prenatal personal leave requirement takes effect on Jan. 1, 2025.  New York has now issued additional guidance on the law. 

Minnesota Amends Paid Family and Medical Leave Program

Monday, January 6, 2025
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Minnesota

Minnesota has enacted legislation that amends a law that creates a paid family and medical leave program in the state beginning Jan. 1, 2026. The changes are a result of enactment of House File 5247.

Minnesota - St. Paul, MN Enacts Wage Theft Ordinance

Thursday, December 5, 2024
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Minnesota

St. Paul, MN has enacted a wage theft ordinance designed to strengthen worker protections.  According to the  press release “wage theft occurs any time employers fail to pay wages employees are legally entitled to, including paying below minimum wage, not paying overtime, requiring work without pay, denying legal breaks, misclassification, withholding tips, non-payment of fringe benefits, and illegal deductions.”  The ordinance is effective Jan. , 2025.

New Jersey Enacts Pay Transparency Law

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
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New Jersey
New Jersey has enacted legislation that will require greater transparency in pay and promotional opportunities. The law (Senate Bill 2310/Assembly Bill 4151) takes effect June 1, 2025.
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