On May 26, 2023, the New York City Human Rights Law was amended to include height and weight to the growing list of protected characteristics under the law. Effective on or about November 22, 2023 (within 180 days), New York City employers will be prohibited from discriminating against applicants and employees on the basis of their […]

Originally scheduled to go into effect on October 1, 2023, the Maryland General Assembly recently modified and delayed implementation of the Family Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Program. Littler:Maryland Modifies its Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program

On May 12, 2023, Lexington passed the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act (CROWN Act), becoming the fourth city in Kentucky to protect hairstyles under its local anti-discrimination ordinances.  The law became effective immediately.  Lexington’s ordinance follows in the footsteps of Frankfort, Louisville, and Covington. Littler:Natural Hairstyle Discrimination Protections Passed in Kentucky and […]

The US Department of Labor (DOL), under the Fair Labor Standards Act, has issued FAQs and a Fact Sheet on PUMP (Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers) Act, which goes into effect on April 28, 2023. Shawe Rosenthal:The DOL Provides Guidance on Lactation Accommodations Under the New PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act

Mass shootings have been increasingly in the headlines in recent years, and many of these incidents have occurred in the workplace.  This article explains what steps an employer should take to keep their employees safe and help ease the impact on them. Bradley:Workplace Violence: An Unfortunate Reality – Are You Prepared?

The New York State Department of Labor has released an updated model sexual harassment prevention policy that addresses issues such as gender identity, remote work, and bystander intervention.  New York employers should review their current sexual harassment policies and training materials to ensure compliance with the updated model policy. Seyfarth:New York State Issues Updated Model […]

Beginning on July 1, 2023, Virginia employers will be prohibited from using an employee’s social security number or any number derived from the social security number on any identification card or badge. Jackson Lewis:Virginia Passes Legislation Prohibiting the Use of Employees’ Social Security Numbers as Identifiers

Effective March 1, 2024, all employers located within the City of Columbus and have at least 15 employees within the city are prohibited from asking a job applicant’s salary history. Jackson Lewis:Columbus, Ohio, Bans Inquiries Into Applicants’ Salary History

Effective September 17, 2023, all New York State employers with four or more employees will be required to post the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly range of compensation in all job advertisements.  The law applies to jobs that will physically be performed in New York State as well as jobs that will physically be performed outside of New York […]

Beginning on January 1, 2024, all private employers in Illinois, regardless of size, are required to provide up to 40 hours of paid time off during a 12-month period for any reason. Morgan Lewis:Illinois Mandates Paid Leave “For Any Purpose” Effective January 1, 2024