As you know, California recently passed a new workplace safety law requiring employers to establish, implement, and maintain an effective workplace violence prevention plan by July 1, 2024.

The newly finalized OSHA “walkaround” rule states that employees have the right to select a representative, who could be an internal or external person, to join an

Virginia has amended its law related to employees’ medicinal use of cannabis oil. Specifically, the state has amended the provision that prohibits an employer from

Virginia has added “ethnicity” to the list of protected classes under the state’s Human Rights Act. Effective July 1, 2024, it will be an unlawful discriminatory practice

Oregon has increased the amount of an employee’s disposable income that is exempt from wage garnishments. Currently, the disposable earnings of an individual are exempt

Idaho has passed House Bill 654, which enhances the furlough program managed by the State Board of Correction, specifically focusing on the employment of prisoners with

The Washington state legislature has added protected classes to the state’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act. The Act currently prohibits wage discrimination due only to gender.

The state of Washington has made the following changes to its paid sick leave law: The amended law takes effect January 1, 2025. Click here to access the full text

Oregon has made several changes to the state’s Family Leave Act (OFLA) to align it with the state’s new Paid Leave Oregon program, which took effect in September 2023.

Utah has recently passed HB 396, which restricts employers from requiring employees to partake in actions or communications that conflict with their deeply held religious beliefs,