Virginia requires pregnancy accommodations Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | Virginia Virginia has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 712) that prohibits discrimination on the basis of, and requires reasonable accommodations for, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Senate Bill 712 takes effect July 1, 2020.
Virginia expands nondiscrimination protections Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | Virginia Virginia has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 868) that expands nondiscrimination protections to cover sexual orientation and gender identity. Senate Bill 868 takes effect July 1, 2020.
New York launches loan program for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | New York The state of New York has launched a loan program (New York Forward Loan Fund) to help small businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maryland harassment survey due July 1 reminder Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | Maryland Maryland employers with 50 or more employees must submit a sexual-harassment-disclosure survey electronically to the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) on or before July 1, 2020. Covered employers must complete the survey again on or before July 1, 2022. The requirements were part of Senate Bill 1010, which was enacted in 2018.
Chicago publishes rules and guidance on scheduling ordinance Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | Compliance Corner Chicago has published final rules, frequently asked questions, and a notice for employers covered by the city's Fair Workweek Ordinance, which takes effect July 1, 2020.
Chicago expands paid sick leave law, offers COVID-19 protections Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | Compliance Corner Chicago has published rules and enacted two ordinances that will expand coverage under the city's paid sick leave law, create new notice and recordkeeping requirements, and prohibit adverse action against employees because of COVID-19. The changes take effect on July 1, 2020.
Virginia prohibits pay secrecy rules Wednesday, June 3, 2020 | Virginia Virginia has enacted legislation (House Bill 622) that prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for discussing their wages. House Bill 622 takes effect July 1, 2020.
San Francisco employers may have to pay more in paid parental leave benefits Wednesday, June 3, 2020 | Compliance Corner Currently, Bay Area employers with 20 or more employees (located anywhere) are required to provide eligible San Francisco employees up to six weeks of supplemental compensation if they take time off to bond with a new child. Effective July 1, 2020, this requirement will increase to eight weeks of supplemental compensation.
New York requires new notice for unemployment insurance Wednesday, June 3, 2020 | New York The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has adopted an emergency rule that requires employers to provide an unemployment insurance notice to employees whose work schedule and/or employment status is impacted by COVID-19.
New Jersey further extends notification and pay requirements for mass layoffs Wednesday, June 3, 2020 | New Jersey Following Senate Bill 2353, amendments to New Jersey's mini-WARN Act that were scheduled to take effect on July 19, 2020 will now take effect 90 days after the conclusion of the COVID-19 public health emergency as declared by the Governor's Executive Order 103 of 2020.