US Jurisdictions
Although there remains a chance the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST Recovery Act) could take effect at a later date, it now faces an uphill battle.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a bill that will require employers in New York State to list pay ranges in job postings beginning in September 2023.
A federal district court has ruled that a 2021 Montana law - which classified vaccination status as a protected characteristic under the state's antidiscrimination laws and barred employers from refusing employment or otherwise discriminating against individuals on that basis - is unconstitutional.
Taking effect April 1, 2023, the Fair Work Week Ordinance will require certain retailers in Los Angeles to provide most employees with two weeks' advanced notice of their work schedules and predictability pay for certain schedule changes.
In both states, employers may still prohibit marijuana use or possession in the workplace or on the employer's property.
Atlanta has joined the list of jurisdictions banning the use of criminal history in hiring.
Voters in Illinois and Tennessee each approved ballot initiatives amending their state constitution regarding labor rights. However, the measures were completely opposite to each other with one affirming the right-to-work and the other the right-to-bargain,
Although election results had not been certified by local officials as of the time of publication, all three measures held commanding leads in unofficial results and were projected to prevail by reliable third parties.
Voters next week will consider measures that would raise the minimum wage to $15.00 in Nebraska, repeal the lower minimum wage for employers that provide health benefits in Nevada and eliminate the tip credit in Washington, D.C.
The COVID-19 state of emergency in California will end on February 28, 2023, Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced. So, what will its expiration mean for employers?
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