Currently, California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) includes “race” as a protected class and defines the term to include traits “historically” associated with race,
Under California’s Healthy Workplace Healthy Families Act, employers must provide sick leave for the following purposes: A new state law, effective January 1, 2025, expands
As you know, California’s Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 entitles an employee who works in California for the same employer for 30 or
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued Compliance Assistance Release No. 2024-01, providing updated cybersecurity guidance for all ERISA-covered plans, including retirement, health, and
Prince George’s County, Maryland has expanded its “ban the box” ordinance. Currently, the county’s ordinance only delays the consideration of a conviction record until after
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
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
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.
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.