Legal Updates

As you know, the Department of Labor (DOL) revised the regulations issued under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) implementing the exemptions from minimum wage and overtime pay requirements for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees (i.e., “white ... Read More

Under Minnesota’s drug testing law, an employer may not request or require an employee or job applicant to undergo drug or alcohol testing unless the testing is done pursuant to a written drug and alcohol testing policy that and is ... Read More

As you know, effective June 19, 2024, the state of New York requires employers to provide paid breaks for breastfeeding employees to express milk. Specifically, employers must provide 30 minutes of paid break time for such purposes, and must permit employees ... Read More

As you know, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires employers to make reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified employee related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, absent undue hardship. According to the recent final regulations implementing the Act, ... 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.

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