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APPLIES TO Certain Employers with NJ Employees |
EFFECTIVE As Indicated |
QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call |
The New Jersey Governor recently signed legislation to expand the New Jersey Family Leave Act, Temporary Disability Leave Act, and Security and Financial Empowerment (SAFE) Act. The following is a summary of key changes.
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APPLIES TO All Employers with New York, NY Employees |
EFFECTIVE February 18, 2019 |
QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call |
The New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) protects individuals from discrimination based upon hairstyles associated with racial, ethnic, or cultural identities. In February, the Commission tasked with enforcement of the NYCHRL published guidance on these protections. Specifically, hair-based discrimination is defined as a subset of race discrimination, pointing to historical bans on natural hair or hairstyles typically associated with the Black community (e.g., afros, cornrows, locs, etc.). Employers should beware of dress and grooming policies that (intentionally or unintentionally) violate this right. The guidance provides examples of unlawful grooming requirements, including:
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APPLIES TO All Public Accommodation Employers with WA Employees |
EFFECTIVE January 31, 2019 |
QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call |
In Floeting v. Group Health Collective, the Washington Supreme Court stated that employers are strictly liable for discriminatory conduct employees engage in toward non-employees in places of public accommodation, even if the employer did not know about the behavior. Places of public accommodation are defined as all facilities used by the public, such as banks, hotels, restaurants, medical provider’s offices, education facilities, etc.
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APPLIES TO Varies |
EFFECTIVE Varies |
QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 |