Legal Updates

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

New Jersey has passed a bill that imposes a civil penalty on any employer that coerces or attempts to coerce an employee of the employer based on the immigration status of the employee.  Specifically, the bill imposes the following civil ... Read More

After a protracted legal battle, the Michigan Supreme Court recently held that the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act and the Earned Sick Time Act will take effect on February 21, 2025. Under the Earned Sick Time Act (which replaces the state’s ... Read More

Alaska recently passed Senate Bill 196, introducing saliva testing as an approved method for drug and alcohol testing in the workplace. This legislation expands Alaska’s “safe harbor” laws to include oral fluid tests alongside the previously permitted urine and breath tests. ... Read More

In a significant move to support veterans in the workforce, New Hampshire has enacted SB 588, which requires employers to provide clear and accessible information about veterans’ benefits and services. This bipartisan bill aims to ensure that veterans working in New ... Read More

As you know, existing California law prohibits employers from making, adopting, or enforcing a policy that prevents an employee from disclosing violations of a state or federal statute, or a violation or noncompliance with a local, state, or federal regulation ... Read More