California employers impacted by the recent wildfires should review the state’s “Protection from Wildfire Smoke” standard. Employer responsibilities include the following: 1. Monitor Air Quality: Employers must

OSHA finalized revisions to its personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry, at 29 CFR 1926.95(c), to explicitly state that PPE must fit properly.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has reinstated New York’s requirement for employers to include a notice in employee handbooks regarding discrimination

Michigan Senate Bill 40, recently passed, extends how long Michiganders can receive unemployment benefits from 20 to 26 weeks. Michigan has been one of only

In Wisconsin, state law protects an employee from workplace discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record under certain circumstances. However, it is not employment

The EEOC has published a fact sheet that identifies some ways the federal equal employment opportunity laws may apply to the use of wearable devices in the

As you know, beginning January 1, 2025, Connecticut’s sick leave law applies to workers of nearly every occupation, not just those in retail and service

Alaska: Alaska’s minimum wage will increase from $11.73 to $11.91 effective January 1st, 2025. This change also affects salaried employees who are exempt from overtime requirements

E‑Verify employers have until January 5, 2025, to download records for E‑Verify cases last updated on or before December 31, 2014. On January 6, 2025, USCIS will

As you know, starting January 1st, 2025, any employer with at least one Maine-based employee must begin payroll withholdings for their employees.  Employers with 15

In January 2026, Minnesota is launching a new Paid Leave program. It provides paid time off when a serious health condition prevents an employee from

Recently, the National Labor Relations Board issued its decision in Endurance Environmental Solutions, LLC and restored the “clear and unmistakable” waiver standard for evaluating employers’