Utah Limits Nondisclosure and Non-disparagement Provisions in Certain Agreements Tuesday, April 2, 2024 | Utah Utah has enacted legislation (House Bill 55), which restricts certain nondisclosure and non-disparagement clauses. House Bill 55 is effective immediately and retroactively applies to agreements that are entered into on or after Jan. 1, 2023.
South Carolina Adds Wage Reporting and Unemployment Response Requirements Tuesday, April 2, 2024 | South Carolina South Carolina has enacted legislation (House Bill 3726), which requires employers to respond to requests for unemployment benefits information beginning March 1, 2024, and to file quarterly wage reports by April 30, 2024.
Reminder: Illinois Equal Pay Certificate Deadline Approaches Tuesday, April 2, 2024 | Illinois Employers with 100 or more employees in Illinois must apply to obtain an Equal Pay Registration Certificate (EPRC) from the state by March 23, 2024.
Reminder: California Fast Food Workers’ Minimum Wage Increases April 1 Tuesday, April 2, 2024 | California Effective April 1, 2024, fast food restaurant workers in California working at a “national fast-food chain” establishment must be paid a minimum of $20 per hour. The change is a result of legislation (Assembly Bill 1228) that was enacted in 2023.
California Releases Model Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Tuesday, April 2, 2024 | California The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has released a model workplace violence prevention plan and fact sheet to help general industry employers comply with a requirement that takes effect July 1, 2024.
California Updates Guidance & Resources for Pay Data Reporting, Opens Portal Friday, March 1, 2024 | California California’s Civil Rights Division (CRD) has released updated frequently asked questions, templates, and a user guide for the 2023 pay data reporting period for employers with 100 or more employees. Employers must use the CRD’s online pay data reporting portal to submit their annual reports. The portal is open. The reporting deadline for 2023 is May 8, 2024.
Minnesota Offers Updated Guidance on New Paid Sick Leave Law Friday, March 1, 2024 | Minnesota The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry has updated answers to frequently asked questions about a paid sick leave requirement that went into effect January 1, 2024. All employees who work at least 80 hours in a year for an employer in Minnesota are covered by the paid sick leave law.
New York City Increases Employee Earned Safe and Sick Time Protections Friday, March 1, 2024 | New York New York City has enacted a law (Int. 0563-2022) that eases the process for an employee to file an Earned Safe and Sick Time Act lawsuit. Int. 0563-2022 takes effect on March 20, 2024.
Philadelphia Updates Employer Background Screening Requirements Tuesday, January 30, 2024 | Compliance Corner The City of Philadelphia has amended an ordinance to add provisions regarding convictions that result in exoneration. The amendment took effect on Jan. 19, 2024.
Pennsylvania Adds Employer Background Screening and Hiring Protections Tuesday, January 30, 2024 | Pennsylvania Pennsylvania has enacted legislation (House Bill 689) that clarifies employer background screening and hiring responsibilities. House Bill 689 takes effect on Feb. 12, 2024.