Arkansas amends law on firearms in employer parking lots Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Arkansas Arkansas has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 555) that amends the state's law concerning transportation and storage of firearms by employees in employers' parking lots. Senate Bill 555 takes effect on July 29, 2021.
Alabama adopts Independent Contactor test Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Alabama Alabama has enacted legislation (House Bill 408) that requires employers to use specified guidelines for determining whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under certain laws. House Bill 408 takes effect on July 1, 2021.
Washington expands eligibility for paid family leave during COVID-19 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Washington The State of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1073) that expands employee eligibility for the state's paid family and medical leave program. House Bill 1073 is effective immediately.
Washington enacts voluntary PPE protections Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Washington The state of Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5254) that requires certain employers to accommodate an employee's voluntary usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) during a public health emergency. Senate Bill 5254 is effective immediately.
Washington enacts temporary worker safety rules Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Washington The State of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1206) that requires staffing agencies and employers to follow certain communication and safety protocols for temporary workers. House Bill 1206 takes effect on July 25, 2021.
Washington eliminates subminimum wage for individuals with disabilities Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Washington Washington State has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5284), which will eliminate subminimum wage certificates for individuals with disabilities. Senate Bill 5284 takes effect on July 25, 2021.
Washington, D.C.'s minimum wage to increase July 1 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Washington, D.C. The minimum wage in the District of Columbia will increase to $15.20 per hour on July 1, 2021 for all workers, regardless of the size of the employer.
Virginia requires paid sick leave for home health workers Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Virginia Virginia has enacted legislation (House Bill 2137) that requires employers to provide paid sick leave to certain home health workers. House Bill 2137 is effective July 1, 2021.
Virginia expands nondiscrimination law Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Virginia Virginia has enacted three pieces of legislation that expand and amend the Virginia Human Rights Act (VHRA). These laws take effect on July 1, 2021.
Virginia enacts overtime wage act Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Virginia Virginia has enacted legislation (House Bill 2063 also known as the Overtime Wage Act) that expands overtime protections. House Bill 2063 is effective July 1, 2021.