New York: Equal Pay Protections for State Contractors and Public Employees Boosted

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January and June 2017

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Governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed two executive orders aimed at strengthening New York’s fair pay practices for state agencies and companies doing business with the state.

Oregon: Manufacturer Employers Must Count Both Daily and Weekly Overtime

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January 2017

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Between December 2016 and January 2017, the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (“BOLI”) changed its interpretation of overtime hours for employees in a mill, factory, or manufacturing establishment.  A “manufacturing establishment” is “any place where machinery is used for ‘manufacturing purposes’” under specified circumstances.

Philadelphia, PA: Employers Prohibited From Inquiring Into Wage History

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May 23, 2017

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In addition to its prohibition on credit checks and anti-wage theft ordinance, Philadelphia continues to strengthen its pay protection statutes with the new Wage Equity Bill (the “Bill”).  The Bill, signed on January 23rd and effective May 23rd, prohibits employers from inquiring into or requiring prospective employees to disclose their wage and fringe benefits history.

Virginia: State Contractors Must Prohibit Discrimination Based on Certain Categories

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All VA State Contractors

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February 7, 2017

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Governor Terry McAuliffe recently signed Executive Order No. 61, designed to combat sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination.  Specifically, the order states that the state of Virginia will only grant bids valued over $10,000 to state contractors with anti-discrimination policies against certain protected categories, including sexual orientation and gender identity.  The Order applies to any contracts that have not progressed to the stage where a change in contracting requirements would adversely impact completion of the project.

February Updates

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This HR Alert addresses the following topics:
  1. Federal Contractors: Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form Updated
  2. OSHA Publishes New Anti-Retaliation Guidance
  3. Los Angeles, California: Ban-the-Box Rules and Regulations Now Available
  4. Morristown, New Jersey: Paid Sick Leave Notice Now Available
  5. REMINDER: Federal EITC Notice Due to Employees by February 7, 2017

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