While many states, cities and counties pass employment laws and regulations at any time, the first day of a new year tends to be the number one day for new employment laws to take effect. Here is a summary of new labor and employment law compliance challenges, listed by states, to ring in the new year! Littler:Employment Law Update […]

Many states and localities are set to increase their minimum wages on January 1, 2023. Littler:After the Ball Drops, Wages Rise: Minimum Wage, Tipped and Exempt Employee Pay Increases on January 1, 2023

Effective January 1, 2023, Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (CPDA) will enhance privacy rights and consumer protection for state residents. Also on January 1, 2023, California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) will be effective and will impact job applicants as well as employees.  The article below lists recommendations on how employers might prepare. Jackson Lewis:Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act is not the only Privacy […]

Illinois voters have approved the Illinois Constitution Amendment 1 (“Workers’ Rights Amendment”), which amends the state constitution to guarantee workers a broad right to collective bargaining. Littler:Illinois Passes Workers’ Rights Amendment

The City Council of Atlanta, Georgia recently passed an ordinance that amends its existing anti-discrimination law to include protections for gender expression and for employees/job applicants with criminal histories.  The ordinance is effective immediately. Littler: Atlanta Amends Anti-Discrimination Ordinance to Include Protections for Gender Expression and Criminal Histories