The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) have issued a temporary final rule that makes available 64,716 additional H-2B temporary worker visas for fiscal year (FY) 2023. DHS:DHS and DOL Announce Availability of Additional H-2B Visas for Fiscal Year 2023 Jackson Lewis:DHS Issues Guidance on Additional H-2B Temporary Nonagricultural Visas Allocated for […]

President Biden has signed into law the federal “Speak Out Act”, limiting the use of pre-dispute non-disclosure and non-disparagement clauses covering sexual assault and sexual harassment disputes.  The Act applies to claims filed on or after December 7, 2022. Jackson Lewis:Biden Signs Speak Out Act, Barring Predispute NDAs, Nondisparagement Clauses for Sexual Assault, Harassment Claims

California: Beginning on January 1, 2023, California employers with 15 or more employees must include the pay scale applicable to the open position in every job posting. Washington State: Also on January 1, 2023, employers that have one Washington-based employee, engage in business in the state, or recruit for jobs that could be filled remotely by a Washington-based employee must […]

Effective February 19, 2023, New York employers will be prohibited from penalizing employees for making use of legally-protected absences under federal, state or local law. Crowell:New York State Prohibits “No Fault” Attendance Policies

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protections (DCWP) has announced that it would delay enforcement of the New York City AI audit law from January 1, 2023, to April 15, 2023. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP:Enforcement of NYC AI Audit Law Delayed Until April 15, 2023

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