Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations (DIR) has recently approved a comprehensive Heat Illness Prevention Regulation to protect workers from heat-related illnesses. This regulation applies to outdoor workplaces and indoor environments without climate control, requiring employers to implement measures to safeguard employees against ... Read More

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued an opinion letter explaining that eligible employees may take FMLA leave for the treatment of a serious health condition when treatment is part of a clinical trial. According to the DOL, the term ... Read More

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a proposed rule that would phase out the issuance of certificates allowing employers to pay some workers with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage for the work they perform. The proposed rule would do ... Read More

As you know, Massachusetts has released changes to the maximum weekly benefit amount and contribution rates for the state’s paid family and medical leave (PFML) program. Effective January 1, 2025: Additionally, all Massachusetts employers must display a workplace poster prepared or ... Read More

New York City has passed the “Safe Hotels Act,” which is meant to set new, stronger standards around safety, staffing, and cleaning in the city’s hotels, as well as licensing requirements to help enforce worker and guest protections. The Act ... Read More

New Jersey recently passed a law that enhances worker protections under the state’s Prevailing Wage Act. The bill requires contractors and subcontractors engaged in public work projects to hold a mandatory orientation meeting for each new employee. This meeting must occur no later ... Read More

Effective June 1, 2025, employers with 10 or more employees over 20 calendar weeks and who do business, employ persons, or take applications for employment within the state of New Jersey must include the following in any internal or external posting ... Read More

As you know, on April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule, Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees , which updated and revised the regulations issued under section 13(a)(1) of ... Read More

The National Labor Relations Board has issued a decision in Amazon.com Services LLC, ruling that an employer violates the National Labor Relations Act by requiring employees under threat of discipline or discharge to attend meetings in which the employer expresses its views on unionization. ... Read More

Nebraskans have voted to implement paid sick leave in the state. Effective October 1, 2025, employers will be required to provide paid sick leave as follows: Employees may use such leave for the following reasons: You can access the full text ... Read More

Alaskans have voted to pass several new important labor and employment laws, including a new sick leave law. Effective July 1, 2025, the law will require employers to provide paid sick leave as follows: Employees will be allowed to use paid ... Read More

As you know, Massachusetts employers with more than 50 full-time employees must post a veterans’ benefits and services poster in a conspicuous location in the workplace accessible to employees, and must distribute the notice to each employee at the start ... Read More