South Dakota has enacted clarifying language for its laws concerning cannabis in the workplace. Senate Bill 12 provides that employers are not prohibited from: Click here to access the full text of the bill.

The Mayor of Chicago recently announced the scheduled annual increase in Chicago’s minimum wage. On July 1, 2024, the minimum wage will increase to $16.20. Currently, the city’s minimum is tiered for large and small businesses. Beginning July 1, this ... Read More

The State of Vermont has enacted a new law that introduces significant protections for employees concerning employer communications about religious or political matters. The law mandates that employees cannot be discharged, disciplined, or otherwise discriminated against if they choose not to attend ... Read More

Minnesota has passed changes to its Human Rights Act, expanding the definition of a covered “disability” under the Act. Specifically, “disability” now includes an employer who “has an impairment that is episodic or in remission and would materially limit a ... Read More

Colorado has increased protections for living organ donors. Effective immediately, employers are prohibited from discriminating or retaliating against or taking any adverse action against an employee who is or becomes a living donor owner. Notably, the law does not require an employer ... Read More

Louisiana recently enacted a law prohibiting nondisclosure clauses related to #MeToo claims. This law, outlined in House Bill No. 161, makes any employer-required nondisclosure agreement unenforceable if it was agreed to prior to a dispute involving a hostile work environment ... Read More

Recently, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment in the Construction Industry. The guidance identifies promising practices for industry leaders to help prevent and address harassment in the construction industry. It recommends that general contractors take ... Read More

Vermont has passed a new pay transparency bill aimed at promoting pay equity and transparency in the workplace. This law requires employers to disclose compensation or compensation ranges in job advertisements. The law will become effective on July 1, 2025. Applicability: Disclosure Requirements: ... Read More

South Dakota has enacted clarifying language for its laws concerning cannabis in the workplace. Senate Bill 12 provides that employers are not prohibited from: Click here to access the full text of the bill.

Minnesota has added a new qualifying reason for eligible employees to take leave under the state’s Earned Sick and Safe Time law. Employees may now take such leave for the need to make arrangements for or attend funeral services or ... Read More

South Carolina has passed a Paid Family Leave Insurance Act, allowing South Carolina employees to receive up to two weeks of income replacement benefits for leave they take in connection with a qualifying family leave event. Such leave is voluntary, meaning ... Read More

Minnesota has passed a bill that prohibits employers from the following: Employers may be assessed a penalty of up to $10,000 for each violation of the law. This law is effective July 1, 2024.