Wednesday, October 9, 2019
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Massachusetts
We would like to remind you that effective Oct. 1, 2019, all Massachusetts employers, unless excluded by exception, will be required to participate in the statewide Paid Family Leave Insurance (FLI) and Medical Leave Insurance (MLI) program. Employers will have the responsibility of reporting wages and other information for their workforce each quarter to the Department of Family and Medical Leave.
Sunday, September 29, 2019
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Texas
Texas enacted two pieces of legislation (Senate Bill 370 and House Bill 504) that will expand employment protections for employees summoned for jury duty. The laws took effect on September 1, 2019.
Sunday, September 29, 2019
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Texas
Texas has enacted legislation (House Bill 1074) that expands the state's age discrimination law. House Bill 1074 took effect on Sept. 1, 2019.
Sunday, September 29, 2019
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Oregon
Oregon has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 370) that requires employers to notify employees of federal employment authorization inspections. Senate Bill 370 is effective Jan. 1, 2020.
Sunday, September 29, 2019
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Oregon
Oregon has enacted legislation (Senate Bills 164 and 165) enforcing its state-run retirement program. The laws take effect Jan. 1, 2020.
Sunday, September 29, 2019
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Ohio
The city of Toledo, Ohio has enacted an ordinance to generally prohibit employers from inquiring about an applicant's pay history. The ordinance takes effect on June 25, 2020.
Sunday, September 29, 2019
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New York
Suffolk County, New York has amended its Human Rights Law to prohibit employers from asking about an applicant's pay history. The amendment was effective June 30, 2019.
Sunday, September 29, 2019
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Minnesota
Minnesota's minimum wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2020 as a result of an annual adjustment for inflation.
Sunday, September 29, 2019
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Illinois
Illinois has enacted legislation (House Bill 252) that will amend the Illinois Human Rights Act to cover all employers. House Bill 252 takes effect July 1, 2020.
Sunday, September 29, 2019
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Illinois
Illinois has enacted legislation (House Bill 2557) that establishes new rules for video interviews. House Bill 2557 takes effect Jan. 1, 2020.