The state of Utah has passed House Bill 170, which adds another scenario under which an individual is considered ineligible for unemployment benefits, i.e., if the

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) requires employers with 15 or more employees to to provide reasonable accommodations to a qualified worker’s known limitations related to pregnancy,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced new guidance related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The guidance helps clarify the following: Click here to

Washington has amended its Public Health and Safety law by establishing requirements for the disclosure of health care information for qualifying persons to receive paid family and

California Assembly Bill 1228 establishes a $20 hourly minimum wage for fast food restaurant employees, effective April 1, 2024. The bill applies to “national fast food chains,” meaning

Washington state has amended its law concerning noncompetition covenants by emphasizing that the law’s provisions facilitating workforce mobility and protecting employees and independent contractors need to be

In order to provide equitable protections for individuals with criminal history seeking opportunities for gainful employment in unincorporated areas, Los Angeles County has passed a

Tennessee has amended its workers’ compensation law to require employers to report each accident resulting in a work-related death or personal injury to the state’s Bureau of

California recently passed a new workplace safety law requiring employers to establish, implement, and maintain an effective workplace violence prevention plan. CalOSHA has now issued a model plan,

New York City recently enacted a law requiring businesses to provide a Workers’ Bill of Rights to employees. The city has now published the required employee

On March 8, 2024, a federal district court struck down the NLRB’s regulations regarding the new standard for determining joint employer status (published in October 2023). This

Maryland has published helpful FAQs for employers about the state’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. The FAQs include general questions, as well as questions regarding