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California Employers Will Finally Get a Model Whistleblower Posting: Your 5-Step Action Plan

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Thanks to a new law just signed into effect by Governor Newsom, California employers that post a soon-to-be-released notice about whistleblower protections will be deemed in compliance with state law. AB 2299, signed into...more

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Governor Signs Law Exempting Restaurants From New Hidden Fees Law

Over the weekend, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 1524 into law, an emergency provision clarifying that Senate Bill 478, the “hidden fees” law that went into effect this week, will not apply to restaurants, bar, food...more

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Maryland’s 2024 Legislative Session Brings Substantial New Obligations for Employers

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The Maryland General Assembly recently adjourned for the year, but not before legislators enacted changes to Maryland employment law. The new compliance obligations required by these changes are summarized below...more

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New York’s Retail Workplace Violence Prevention Bill Continues Trend of State Law Workplace Violence Prevention Measures

In response to an increase in workplace violence incidents, many states are enacting laws or regulations designed to prevent workplace violence—a legislative and regulatory trend expected to continue. New York is the latest...more

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New York City Enacts Bill Requiring Notice and Posting of "Workers' Bill of Rights"

Employers will be required to provide their employees with a "Workers' Bill of Rights" by July 1, 2024. The New York City Council passed a bill on November 2, 2023, amending the New York City Administrative Code to mandate...more

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NYC Employers Required to Distribute Bill of Rights to All Employees by Summer 2024

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New York City recently enacted a law requiring businesses to provide a “workers’ Bill of Rights” to employees – so you should add this new requirement to your 2024 to-do list. The New York City Council passed the measure...more

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New York State Bans Employers from Holding Mandatory “Captive Audience” Meetings

On September 6, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law that prohibits employers from requiring employees to attend employer-sponsored meetings the “primary purpose” of which is to communicate the employer’s...more

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Texas Enacts HB 915, Requiring New Employer Notice for Reporting Instances of Workplace Violence or Suspicious Activity

On June 14, 2023, House Bill (HB) No. 915—a bill the Texas Legislature passed on May 30, 2023—became law. As previously reported, HB 915 adds Chapter 104A, “Reporting Workplace Violence,” to the Texas Labor Code and...more

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New Laws Protecting Pregnant and Nursing Workers Lead to New Federal Workplace Posters

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Congress recently enacted two laws expanding workplace legal protections for pregnant and nursing employees: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP...more

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Colorado Expands Employer Job Posting Obligations: Promotional Opportunity Evolution

Employers across the country have grappled with the requirements of Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA), since it went into effect on January 1, 2021. The act was the only one of its kind at the time, and has...more

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Colorado Legislature Passes the Ensure Equal Pay for Equal Work Act

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The Colorado legislature has passed the Ensure Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, amending the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEW) to clarify and enhance an employer’s obligations relating to announcement of a promotional...more

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Minnesota Legislature Passes Jobs Bill Providing for Paid Sick and Safe Time

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The Minnesota Legislature passed a statewide paid sick and safe leave law on May 16, 2023 that will be sent to the governor’s desk for signature. The new law, which is expected to be signed and would take effect on...more

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New York State Employers Must Provide Digital Copies Of Workplace Posters

On December 16, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law an amendment to Section 201 of the New York Labor Law. Previously, Section 201 had required that employers post certain rules and orders furnished by the...more

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Pay Transparency Challenges... and Opportunities

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If your business hires employees in California, you are no doubt aware that the Golden State rang in the New Year by becoming yet another state to enact law on pay transparency in the work place, including mandating...more

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New Pay Transparency Laws Require Salary Range Information on Job Postings

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Key Takeaways: •California and Washington join New York City and Colorado as businesses advertising job postings must also post the position’s minimum and maximum salary range. •New York City, California, Colorado and...more

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New Laws for New York Employers in a New Year: What You Need to Know as 2023 Unfolds

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After a few years of rapid and expansive change to New York’s workplace laws, involving adjustments to workplace safety, employee pay, benefits, and privacy, there was a noticeable slowdown for the state legislature this past...more

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New California Labor and Employment Laws for 2023

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The California Legislature has enacted several new laws that will impact the workplace in 2023. This Holland & Knight alert provides a brief summary of select employment laws that go into effect on Jan. 1, 2023, unless stated...more

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Just When You Thought It Was Over: New Covid Laws For California Employers

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With the relaxation of some governmental COVID-19 measures, it may appear that employers need no longer be concerned with any of the requirements imposed in the last two years.  On the contrary, the California Legislature has...more

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New California Pay Transparency Law Expands Requirement to Disclose Pay Ranges

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Since 2018, California has required employers to provide the pay scale for a position when requested by an applicant that has completed an initial interview. Beginning January 1, 2023, employers that are hiring in California...more

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California Governor Approves Multiple New Employment Laws

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California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law a number of new bills impacting employers operating in California, who must remain vigilant with these developments as they are quickly going forward. Below are the...more

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California Adds to the Trend of States Requiring Greater Pay Transparency

On September 27, 2022, California’s Governor signed S.B. 1162, making significant changes to California’s existing pay transparency and reporting laws and joining the growing trend of jurisdictions requiring companies to...more

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California Imposes Greater Pay Transparency and Pay Data Requirements

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Starting January 1, 2023, California employers will be required to include in job postings the pay range for the position and to disclose to current employees on their request the pay range for the position they hold. Senate...more

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Survey of Pay Disclosure Laws Across the Country

There has been a wave of new state and local legislation focused on pay transparency for job applicants. Right now, Colorado State and Jersey City are the only jurisdictions that require employers to provide wage ranges in...more

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NY Employers Will Soon Be Required to Provide Electronic Versions of Mandatory Workplace Postings

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Acknowledging that more and more employees are working from home and away from their physical worksites, the New York State legislature just passed a bill on April 26 requiring employers make mandatory workplace postings...more

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Employer FAQs as Maryland Becomes 10th State to Provide Paid Family Leave

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Maryland will soon be the tenth state to offer paid family leave to employees, continuing a trend that is expected to roll across the country in the next few years. This comes after the Maryland legislature’s April 9 vote to...more

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