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

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of the flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification until July 31, 2023 because of ongoing precautions related to COVID-19. Also, employers should continue to use the current Form I-9 after its expiration date of […]

The Proposed Rule revises the standard for determining when a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).   Morgan Lewis:US Department of Labor Publishes Independent Contractor Proposed Rule

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has updated its “EEO is the Law” poster with a new “Know Your Rights” poster.  Employers are required to post the EEOC’s new poster in their premises in conspicuous places or digitally on their websites in a conspicuous location. Jackson Lewis:EEOC Rolls Out New Mandatory Workplace Poster

Employer obligations related to employee voting rights vary by state.  Employers should review existing policies and practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws and be prepared to address employee requests for time-off prior to Election Day.  Jackson Lewis:Election Day is Coming – A Reminder of Employer Obligations

Effective January 1, 2023, California employers with five or more employees are required to grant an eligible employee the opportunity to take up to five days of bereavement leave upon the death of a family member.  This bereavement leave is separate from the 12 weeks of leave permitted under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). Littler:California Creates Bereavement Leave Requirement

On September 15, 2022, the US Department of Labor announced changes to OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP) to strengthen and broaden the laws regarding employers who have repeatedly disregarded their workers’ health and safety and failed to correct them. US Department of Labor:OSHA National News Release

Effective Nov. 1, 2022, private sector employers in NYC will no longer be required to mandate COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of working in an NYC office. However, employers are permitted – but not required – to mandate vaccination if they choose to do so, subject to reasonable accommodation considerations for medical and religious objections. […]

On September 30, 2022, the minimum wage in Florida will increase from $10 per hour to $11 per hour. All Florida employers, regardless of size, must comply with the increase. In addition, Florida employers are also required to post a minimum wage notice in a conspicuous and accessible place in each location where employees perform […]