Missouri: State Human Rights Act Soon to be Amended

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On May 9, 2017, a bill seeking to amend the Missouri Human Rights Act (“MHRA”) passed the Missouri legislature and is now headed to Governor Greiten’s desk where it is expected to be signed into law.  If enacted, Senate Bill 43 would implement significant changes to several employment regulations, and would go into effect on August 28, 2017. Highlights of these changes include:

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Nevada: Workplace Protections, New Notice Requirements for Pregnancy-Related Conditions

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SB 253, also known as the Nevada Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act (the “Act”), provides broader workplace protections for workers affected by pregnancy-related conditions. Employers are now responsible for (1) providing accommodations for pregnancy-related conditions, and (2) informing female workers of their rights to such accommodations.
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New York: Southern District of NY Allows Sexual Orientation Discrimination Claim to Proceed Under Title VII

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May 3, 2017

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On May 3, 2017, a federal court in the southern district of New York denied a motion to dismiss an ex-employee’s sexual orientation discrimination and retaliation claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  This decision is unusual in that it runs counter to long-running precedent established in the Second Circuit—governing Connecticut, New York, and Vermont—which previously stated that sex discrimination, including gender stereotyping, under Title VII does not include sexual orientation discrimination.

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Puerto Rico: Right to Religious Freedom Accommodations

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May 25, 2017

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Though the Labor Transformation and Flexibility Act (the “Act”) makes numerous changes to Puerto Rico employment laws, of note is the fact the Act provides employees a new, statutory right to request accommodations for the purpose of participating in religious activities.  Effective May 25, 2017, employers will be required to reasonably accommodate an employee’s religious practice.

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West Virginia: Medical Marijuana is Here, but so is Greater Drug Testing Flexibility

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West Virginia is the 29th state to legalize marijuana use in some capacity.  The West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act (“MCA”) permits individuals to use medical marijuana as part of treatment for select serious medical conditions, such as cancer, HIV or AIDS, multiple sclerosis, and so forth. The MCA does provide specific employment protections for certified medical marijuana users.  Employers concerned with maintaining a safe workplace will be relieved to know that the West Virginia legislature followed up the MCA with the West Virginia Safer Workplace Act (“SWA”), which provides employers corresponding flexibility in handling medical marijuana usage.
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June Updates

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This Short List addresses the following topics:
  1. IRS Announces 2018 Health Savings Account Limits
  2. Colorado: Wage Violations are Now Public Record
  3. Missouri: Minimum Wage Preemption Bill Soon to be in Effect
  4. Oregon: Final Rules to Implement Retirement Savings Program Published
  5. Washington: Statewide “Blacklist” Statute Revives the Defunct Federal Rule
  6. Minnesota: Preliminary Rules, Other Resources for Minneapolis/St. Paul Paid Sick Leave Now Available
  7. Pittsburgh, PA: Paid Sick Leave Confirmed Off the Table; Appeal Expected

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