New Jersey: Medical Marijuana Protected from Workplace Discrimination

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In Wild v. Carriage Funeral Holdings, Inc., the New Jersey Court of Appeal stated that although the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act does not prohibit discrimination for use of medical marijuana, the Law Against Discrimination (LAD) may. There, an employee used medical marijuana as part of his cancer treatment. While driving for work, the employee was struck by another vehicle that ran a stop sign. Although the emergency room treating physician did not observe the employee to be under the influence and did not perform a blood test noting that the employee had a medical marijuana card, the employer required a blood test before the employee could return to work and ultimately terminated him.

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New Mexico: Minimum Wage Increase and Tip Pool Standards Revised

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New Mexico’s minimum wage for covered non-exempt employees will increase to $9 per hour beginning in 2020, with annual increases up to $12 per hour in 2023. SB 437 also increases the minimum cash wage for employees who customarily and regularly receive more than $30 per month in tips to $2.35 per hour in 2020, with annual increases up to $3 per hour in 2023. These increases will also affect local minimum wage ordinances in Bernalillo County and the City of Santa Fe.

Additionally, SB 437 will limit permitted tip pooling to only be among “wait staff.” However, “wait staff” is not defined, leaving open questions for applicable employers.

Action Items

  1. Update projected budgets to account for increases in minimum wage.
  2. Update payroll processes to account for minimum wage increases.
  3. Review tip pooling procedures for compliance with the new rule.
  4. Subscribers can call our HR On-Call Hotline at (888) 378-2456 for further assistance.

Disclaimer: This document is designed to provide general information and guidance concerning employment-related issues. It is presented with the understanding that ManagEase is not engaged in rendering any legal opinions. If a legal opinion is needed, please contact the services of your own legal adviser.

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New York: Voting Paid Time Off Leave Revised

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April 1, 2019

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New York Election Law § 3-110 now provides for up to three hours of paid time off to vote, provided a request is made at least two working days prior to an election. Employers may designate the voting time be taken at the beginning or end of a shift. These changes were made in passing the state’s yearly budget. Previously, two hours of paid voting leave was only required if an employee did not have a four hour window to vote before or after a shift. Now, the paid requirement is increased and there is no requirement of an inability to vote due to an employee’s shift.

Action Items

  1. Update projected budgets to account for paid voting leave.
  2. Have employee handbooks and voting policies revised for compliance.
  3. Revise voting leave processes in accordance with the new rules.
  4. Update voting posters for consistency with the new rules.
  5. Subscribers can call our HR On-Call Hotline at (888) 378-2456 for further assistance.

Disclaimer: This document is designed to provide general information and guidance concerning employment-related issues. It is presented with the understanding that ManagEase is not engaged in rendering any legal opinions. If a legal opinion is needed, please contact the services of your own legal adviser.

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Cincinnati, OH: Salary History Inquiries Now Prohibited

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March 13, 2020

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On March 12, 2019, a new ordinance amended the Cincinnati, Ohio city code to make it unlawful for employers to ask job applicants about prior salary history or current earnings, among other provisions, with few exceptions.  Like other states and localities implementing similar prior salary history bans, this measure is intended to address discriminatory pay practices that are perpetuated by basing an applicant’s salary on historical compensation data.

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Pittsburgh, PA: Expanded Protections for Pregnant Workers – AND Their Partners

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March 15, 2019

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Over the last few years, more and more cities and states have increased anti-discrimination protections for pregnant workers, but the city of Pittsburgh has become one of the first in the nation to extend similar protections to the partners of pregnant employees.  This amendment to existing city code comes by way of a new ordinance unanimously passed by the Pittsburgh city council.

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Washington: New Administrative Policy on Tips

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March 6, 2019

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The Washington Department of Labor & Industries recently issued an administrative policy providing guidance on tips, gratuities, and service charges under the Washington Minimum Wage Act. Key portions of the policy include:

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April Updates

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This Short List addresses the following topics:
  1. OFCCP: Corporate Scheduling Announcement List Published for Federal Contractors
  2. VEVRAA Hiring Benchmark Lowered for Affirmative Action Plans
  3. Fifth Circuit: Independent Contractor Classification in Oilfield Industry Re-visited
  4. California: NEW Posting Requirement as of April 1, 2019
  5. California: Required Employee Pamphlets Updated
  6. California: Employers Are Liable for Wage and Hour Claims Without Accurate Time Records
  7. Reminder: San Francisco 2018 Employer Reporting Deadline is April 30, 2019
  8. San Francisco, CA: Minimum Wage to Increase July 1, 2019
  9. Massachusetts: State and Federal Overtime Exemptions are Not Identical
  10. Michigan: Paid Sick Leave FAQ’s and Poster Released
  11. New York: 24-Hour Home Care Pay Decided by Court of Appeal
  12. Oklahoma: Medical Marijuana Accommodations Clarified
  13. South Carolina: Labs Liable to Workers for False Positive Drug Tests

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