Entries by ManagEase

Connecticut: Sexual-Harassment Prevention Obligations Expanded, Including Training Requirements

APPLIES TO All Employers with Connecticut Employees EFFECTIVE October 1, 2019, unless otherwise noted QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 Public Act 19-16, also known as the “Time’s Up” bill, imposes quite a number of new obligations on employers in the battle against sexual harassment.  Most provisions go into effect as of October 1, 2019, […]

Illinois: Get Ready for Marijuana Legalization in 2020

APPLIES TO All Employers with IL Employees EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020 QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 Illinois is the eleventh state in the nation to legalize marijuana for recreational use, and the first to approve commercial sales of the drug.  House Bill 1438, or the “Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act,” also amends the statewide […]

Minnesota: New Wage Theft Prevention Bill Greatly Expands Employer Responsibilities – And Potential Penalties

APPLIES TO All Employers of MN Employees EFFECTIVE July 1, 2019 QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 The Jobs and Economic Development Omnibus bill (the Bill), recently passed by the Minnesota Legislature and signed by Governor Walz, impresses upon employers new wage-paying requirements.  The Bill incorporates new timing, notice, and recordkeeping obligations for employers, and […]

New Jersey: Adds Protections to Medical Marijuana Use by Employees

APPLIES TO All Employers with NJ Employees EFFECTIVE July 2, 2019 QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 As of July 2, 2019, the Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act now prohibits employers from taking any adverse employment action against a qualified employee based solely on the employee’s status as a registered medical marijuana user. The law […]

New York: Get Ready for Expansive State Discrimination Law Reforms

APPLIES TO All Employers with NY Employees EFFECTIVE As indicated QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 The New York legislature recently passed an omnibus bill that will amend a number of existing laws, greatly expanding the state’s expansive workplace harassment and discrimination protections.  In addition, the amendments will cover all New York employers of any […]

Oregon: Updates to Discrimination and Harassment Protections

APPLIES TO All Employers with OR Employees EFFECTIVE As indicated QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 SB 726, also known as the “Oregon Workplace Fairness Act,” extends discrimination and harassment protections for employees. On October 1, 2019, the statute of limitations for discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims will be extended from one to five years. […]

Tennessee: Chooses the Former IRS 20-Factor Test to Determine Independent Contractor Status

APPLIES TO All Employers with TN Independent Contractors EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020 QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 HB 539 rejected the state appeals court adoption of the “ABC” test, and implemented the historical IRS 20-factor test to determine independent contractor status. The bill defines employment status where “the individual performs services for an employer […]