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Chicago, IL: Predictive Scheduling Law Coming Next Summer

APPLIES TO Certain Employers with Chicago, IL Employees EFFECTIVE July 1, 2020 QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 The Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance was recently passed by the City Council, which will require employers to provide advance notice of work schedules to lower income employees in certain industries. Specifically, the Ordinance applies to employers with […]

Maine: Recent Employment Updates

APPLIES TO All Employers with ME Employees EFFECTIVE September 17, 2019 QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 Maine enacted several new laws before the close of this year’s legislative session; key provisions are summarized below. Privacy Protections. Employers will be prohibited from requesting applicants’ Social Security numbers, unless used in the context of a pre-employment […]

Nebraska: Employees are Permitted to Discuss Wages

APPLIES TO All Employers subject to FEPA with NE Employees EFFECTIVE September 6, 2019 QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 LB 217 updated the Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act (FEPA) to prohibit employer discrimination of employees who “inquired about, discussed, or disclosed information regarding employee wages, benefits, or other compensation” outside of working hours. This […]

North Dakota: Recent Employment Updates

APPLIES TO All Employers with ND Employees EFFECTIVE August 1, 2019 QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 North Dakota enacted several new laws before the close of this year’s legislative session; key provisions are summarized below. Volunteer Emergency Responder Leave. Covered leave now includes all volunteer members of the army or air national guard in […]

Oklahoma: Employers May Seek Restraining Orders Against Workplace Harassment

APPLIES TO All Employers with OK Employees EFFECTIVE November 1, 2019 QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 SB 715 created the Protection from Workplace Harassment and Violence Act which permits employers to obtain a temporary restraining order against individuals who engage in workplace harassment, including “repeated or continuing contact that would cause a reasonable person […]

Oregon: Paid Family Leave Coming in 2023

APPLIES TO All Employers with OR Employees EFFECTIVE September 29, 2019 QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 HB 2005 will implement a paid family leave (PFL) program in Oregon, with employees able to use the benefits beginning on January 1, 2023. The bill applies to all employers with at least one employee in Oregon. Employees […]

Oregon: Recent Employment Updates

APPLIES TO All Employers with OR Employees EFFECTIVE As Indicated QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 Oregon enacted several new laws before the close of this year’s legislative session; key provisions are summarized below. Immigration Enforcement Notice. As of June 6, 2019, SB 370 requires employers to notify employees within three business days of receiving […]

Texas: Recent Employment Updates

APPLIES TO All Employers with TX Employees EFFECTIVE As Indicated QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 Texas enacted several new laws before the close of this year’s legislative session; key provisions are summarized below. Discrimination Update. As of September 1, 2019, age-based discrimination protections now apply to people 40 years old and over, which was […]

Washington: Recent Employment Updates

APPLIES TO All Employers with WA Employees EFFECTIVE July 28, 2019, unless otherwise noted QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 Washington enacted several new laws before the close of this year’s legislative session; key provisions are summarized below. Domestic Violence Resources Poster. Employers must now post a Domestic Violence Resources poster in a conspicuous location. […]

September Updates

APPLIES TO Varies EFFECTIVE Varies QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 This Short List addresses the following topics: REMINDER! EEO-1 Component 2 Reporting is Due September 30th DOL Says DOT Drivers Sleeping in Berths While Off-Duty is Unpaid Time 2nd Circuit: Collectively Bargained Arbitration is Governed by the Scope of the Agreement 9th Circuit: The Dynamex […]