As you know, Maryland employers will be subject to new pay stub and pay transparency laws beginning October 1, 2024. To help assist employers, the state’s Division of Labor and Industry has posted helpful FAQs on its Employment Standards Service ... Read More

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued Compliance Assistance Release No. 2024-01, providing updated cybersecurity guidance for all ERISA-covered plans, including retirement, health, and welfare plans. This release clarifies that the guidance, previously thought by some to apply only ... Read More

Prince George’s County, Maryland has expanded its “ban the box” ordinance. Currently, the county’s ordinance only delays the consideration of a conviction record until after an interview, and allows employers to deny an offer based on an employee’s criminal record ... Read More

As you know, in order to provide equitable protections for individuals with criminal history seeking opportunities for gainful employment in unincorporated areas, Los Angeles County passed a Fair Chance Hiring ordinance earlier this year, which became effective September 3, 2024. ... Read More

Massachusetts has issued an updated version of the state’s workers’ compensation workplace poster. Employers can access the updated poster here. All employers are required to place the poster in an area all employees use.

New York has recently enacted the Retail Worker Safety Act into law, amending New York labor law to strengthen workplace violence prevention for retail employees. This law applies to retail employers with at least 10 employees and introduces significant requirements, ... Read More

The California Department of Finance Director recently announced that the state’s minimum wage will increase to $16.50 on January 1, 2025, to account for inflation. Note that many cities and counties in California have their own minimum wage laws. Employers ... Read More

Illinois has passed the “Child Labor Law of 2024,” which brings more stringent child labor laws to the state for minors under the age of 16. Under the law, employers are prohibited from allowing a minor to work (subject to ... Read More

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has recently signed SB 0508 into law, introducing enhanced employment protections related to the use of worker authorization verification systems like E-Verify. Effective January 1, 2025, this law amends the Right to Privacy in the Workplace ... Read More

The FLSA permits an employer to take a tip credit toward its minimum wage and overtime obligation(s) for tipped employees per Section 3(m)(2)(A). An employer that claims a tip credit must ensure that the employee receives enough tips from customers, and direct ... Read More

Effective January 1, 2025, Illinois Senate Bill 3310 significantly extends the statute of limitations for filing employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation claims with the Illinois Department of Human Rights. Under the new law, employees now have up to 300 calendar days to ... Read More