2019 was a busy year for lawmakers across the nation, underscoring the need for employers to remain apprised of all the new laws that will be taking effect in 2020. Below we summarize some of the significant developments...more
12/27/2019
/ Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Anti-Harassment Policies ,
Arbitration Agreements ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Data Privacy ,
DFEH ,
Drug Testing ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Exemptions ,
Federal Arbitration Act ,
Gender Identity ,
Local Ordinance ,
Medical Marijuana ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
Non-Disparagement Provisions ,
NYSHRL ,
Paid Leave ,
Preemption ,
Right to Privacy ,
Salary/Wage History ,
SCOTUS ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Sexual Orientation Discrimination ,
SHIELD Act ,
State Labor Laws ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Title VII
On July 2, 2019, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act (the “Act”), which amends the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (“CUMMA”) to provide...more
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont recently signed into law the Time’s Up Act (the “Act”), which amends existing state law to impose greater sexual harassment training and notice requirements on employers....more