Legal Updates

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

As you know, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule that was set to essentially ban noncompete agreements nationwide (with few exceptions). The rule was to take effect on September 4, 2024. Earlier this week, however, the U.S. District Court ... Read More

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker recently signed into law several bills affecting employers (all of which are effective January 1, 2025, unless stated otherwise), including the following:

Effective August 15, registered contractors performing public work are required to report certified payroll records via the New Jersey Wage Hub (NJ Wage Hub). The online portal is meant to make it easier for employers to comply with state labor laws, advances worker ... Read More