Whether an employer permits its employees to have meal breaks and rest breaks is largely within the employer’s discretion. While some states, like California and New York, have strict requirements for employers to provide meal and rest breaks, Pennsylvania is not one of them. Under Pennsylvania law, there is no requirement for an employer […]
The Fair Chance Act seeks to give ex-offenders released from prison and those with a past criminal conviction a better chance of obtaining employment with federal contractors and federal agencies by deferring any inquiry into a job applicant’s criminal history until a conditional job offer is extended. This follows a trend of “ban the box” […]
One issue raised by the coronavirus (COVID-19) is whether an employee who must self-isolate must be paid. Although there is no federal paid sick leave law, 11 states require paid sick leave, including most recently Rhode Island. In the event of a public health emergency, regardless of whether a business or a school or […]
Whether an employer permits its employees to have meal breaks and rest breaks is largely within the employer’s discretion. Although some states, like California and New York, have strict requirements for employers to provide meal and rest breaks, Ohio is not one of them. Under Ohio law, there is no requirement for an […]
Generally, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) protects all the “personal information” belonging to “consumers.” The term “consumers” refers to California residents, and the term “personal information” has an expansive definition that refers to any individually identifiable data about the users. Not all companies are covered by the CCPA. Businesses located in and outside […]
It’s time for employers in Illinois and Nevada to update their employment policies to reflect the new state marijuana laws that went into effect in January 2020. Here is a breakdown of the laws, their impact on employers, and the policy revisions that may be needed as a result of the new laws. Illinois […]
Employers in Iowa are required to post the updated version of the state’s Job Safety and Health notice, which describes new requirements under the OSH Act. What’s New for Job Safety and Health? The notice now states that employees may file a complaint with OSHA within 30 days of an act of retaliation or discrimination […]
Signed into law March 18, 2020, the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act will apply from the effective date through December 31.The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) have provided further interpretation, of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act), advising only certain employers are required to provide employees with […]
Last week, on March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) into law. The new bill expands employee coverage under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and provides Emergency Paid Sick Leave. Since the signing of the bill, the Department of Labor (DOL) has provided further interpretation and guidance for employers, which […]
Oregon employers with more than six employees must comply with a new discrimination law that requires reasonable accommodations for employees and prospective employees who have limitations related to pregnancy, including childbirth and lactation. Unlike Oregon’s Family Leave Act or sick time law, there is no waiting period for employees prior to becoming eligible for these […]
At long last, Colorado’s Department of Labor and Employment has issued the new Colorado Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards Order—COMPS Order #36—which must be posted in workplaces, in both English and Spanish, by March 16, 2020. As of January 1, 2020, Colorado’s minimum wage is adjusted annually based on inflation. For the year 2020, the […]
Virginia’s Department of Social Services has released an update to the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) notice, which is in both English and Spanish. While the notice was issued in February, it has a revision date of 9/2019. New Requirements for Earned Income Tax Credit The EITC notice now states that earned income tax […]