Compliance Corner
Monday, April 1, 2019
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New Jersey
New Jersey has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 3975) that expands the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA), the New Jersey Security and Financial Empowerment (NJ SAFE) Act, and the New Jersey Temporary Benefits Disability Law (NJTDBL).
Monday, April 1, 2019
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Illinois
Illinois has enacted legislation that will increase the state’s minimum wage in several phases and provide small employers with a tax credit.
Monday, April 1, 2019
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Ohio
The City of Cincinnati has become the latest jurisdiction to adopt an ordinance prohibiting employers from asking about or relying on the prior salary history of prospective employees in setting starting pay.
Monday, April 1, 2019
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California
California employers covered by the California Family Rights Act and the New Parent Leave Act are required to post a new notice starting April 1, 2019.
Monday, March 4, 2019
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Washington, D.C.
The District of Columbia has enacted legislation (Act A22-0609) that will provide additional employment protections to victims and family members of victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, and stalking. Act A22-0609 applies to all employers.
Monday, March 4, 2019
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New York
The list of protected classes under the New York City Human Rights Law has expanded to include “sexual and other reproductive health decisions”.
Monday, March 4, 2019
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New York
New York City has enacted new lactation accommodation requirements, including a requirement for covered employers to adopt a lactation room policy.
Monday, March 4, 2019
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New Jersey
New Jersey has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 15) that will raise the state’s minimum wage in several stages.
Monday, March 4, 2019
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Michigan
Michigan and certain jurisdictions within California and New Mexico have just announced an increase in their minimum wage rates. If applicable, you must increase the pay rate for your non-exempt employees to meet the new minimum wage by no later than the effective date of the increase.
Monday, March 4, 2019
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Illinois
Glenview, Illinois has opted back into the Cook County, Illinois minimum wage and paid leave provisions effective July 1, 2019.