Compliance Stuff

   States and some cities were especially active this year passing workplace legislation, many of which create new compliance obligations for employers. Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) has been tracking these laws as they worked their way through the legislative and regulatory processes before going into effect on January 1, 2025. Below is our annual summary of these new laws and regulations.  This article, which focuses on laws taking effect in or around January 1, 2025,  is not intended to be an exhaustive discussion of every single new employment and labor law, does not include the host of new minimum wage laws, 1  and is intended to be informative but not to constitute specific legal advice for any employer. New Hampshire Bill / Ordinance Number Main Topic of Legislation Summary Effective Date New Hampshire HB 1038 Criminal Background Checks Prohibits registered sex offenders from employment at businesses providing direct services to minors o...

   States and some cities were especially active this year passing workplace legislation, many of which create new compliance obligations for employers. Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) has been tracking these laws as they worked their way through the legislative and regulatory processes before going into effect on January 1, 2025. Below is our annual summary of these new laws and regulations.  This article, which focuses on laws taking effect in or around January 1, 2025,  is not intended to be an exhaustive discussion of every single new employment and labor law, does not include the host of new minimum wage laws, 1  and is intended to be informative but not to constitute specific legal advice for any employer. Nebraska Bill / Ordinance Number Main Topic of Legislation Summary Effective Date Nebraska LB 1023 Income Tax; Relocation Expense Credit Revises income tax and employer withholding obligations for nonresident and remote employees. Provide...

   States and some cities were especially active this year passing workplace legislation, many of which create new compliance obligations for employers. Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) has been tracking these laws as they worked their way through the legislative and regulatory processes before going into effect on January 1, 2025. Below is our annual summary of these new laws and regulations.  This article, which focuses on laws taking effect in or around January 1, 2025,  is not intended to be an exhaustive discussion of every single new employment and labor law, does not include the host of new minimum wage laws, 1  and is intended to be informative but not to constitute specific legal advice for any employer. Minnesota Bill / Ordinance Number Main Topic of Legislation Summary Effective Date Minnesota Omnibus Policy Bill SB 3852 Pay Transparency Requires employers with 30 or more total employees in Minnesota to include in all job postings a sta...

   States and some cities were especially active this year passing workplace legislation, many of which create new compliance obligations for employers. Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) has been tracking these laws as they worked their way through the legislative and regulatory processes before going into effect on January 1, 2025. Below is our annual summary of these new laws and regulations.  This article, which focuses on laws taking effect in or around January 1, 2025,  is not intended to be an exhaustive discussion of every single new employment and labor law, does not include the host of new minimum wage laws, 1  and is intended to be informative but not to constitute specific legal advice for any employer. Kentucky Bill / Ordinance Number Main Topic of Legislation Summary Effective Date Kentucky SB 47 Cannabis Use/Drug Testing Allows employers to establish policies and procedures to limit the use of cannabis in the workplace, including a dr...

   States and some cities were especially active this year passing workplace legislation, many of which create new compliance obligations for employers. Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) has been tracking these laws as they worked their way through the legislative and regulatory processes before going into effect on January 1, 2025. Below is our annual summary of these new laws and regulations.  This article, which focuses on laws taking effect in or around January 1, 2025,  is not intended to be an exhaustive discussion of every single new employment and labor law, does not include the host of new minimum wage laws, 1  and is intended to be informative but not to constitute specific legal advice for any employer. Indiana Bill / Ordinance Number Main Topic of Legislation Summary Effective Date Indiana HB 1093 Child Labor Amends Indiana’s child labor laws to expand working hours for minors between 14 and 16 and removes working hour and time restrict...

   States and some cities were especially active this year passing workplace legislation, many of which create new compliance obligations for employers. Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) has been tracking these laws as they worked their way through the legislative and regulatory processes before going into effect on January 1, 2025. Below is our annual summary of these new laws and regulations.  This article, which focuses on laws taking effect in or around January 1, 2025,  is not intended to be an exhaustive discussion of every single new employment and labor law, does not include the host of new minimum wage laws, 1  and is intended to be informative but not to constitute specific legal advice for any employer. Illinois Bill / Ordinance Number Main Topic of Legislation Summary Effective Date Illinois HB 2161 Discrimination and Harassment Prohibits employment discrimination based on an individual's family responsibilities. 1/1/2025 Illinois HB 31...

   States and some cities were especially active this year passing workplace legislation, many of which create new compliance obligations for employers. Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) has been tracking these laws as they worked their way through the legislative and regulatory processes before going into effect on January 1, 2025. Below is our annual summary of these new laws and regulations.  This article, which focuses on laws taking effect in or around January 1, 2025,  is not intended to be an exhaustive discussion of every single new employment and labor law, does not include the host of new minimum wage laws, 1  and is intended to be informative but not to constitute specific legal advice for any employer. Delaware Bill / Ordinance Number Main Topic of Legislation Summary Effective Date Delaware SB 233 Change of Ownership Creates the Service Worker Protection Act, which establishes employment protections for certain service employees during...

States and some cities were especially active this year passing workplace legislation, many of which create new compliance obligations for employers. Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) has been tracking these laws as they worked their way through the legislative and regulatory processes before going into effect on January 1, 2025. Below is our annual summary of these new laws and regulations.  This article, which focuses on laws taking effect in or around January 1, 2025,  is not intended to be an exhaustive discussion of every single new employment and labor law, does not include the host of new minimum wage laws, 1  and is intended to be informative but not to constitute specific legal advice for any employer. Connecticut Bill / Ordinance Number Main Topic of Legislation Summary Effective Date Connecticut HB 5005 Paid Sick Leave Expands paid sick leave coverage  and requires all private-sector employers with 25 or more employees give employees 40 hours...

  States and some cities were especially active this year passing workplace legislation, many of which create new compliance obligations for employers. Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) has been tracking these laws as they worked their way through the legislative and regulatory processes before going into effect on January 1, 2025. Below is our annual summary of these new laws and regulations.  This article, which focuses on laws taking effect in or around January 1, 2025,  is not intended to be an exhaustive discussion of every single new employment and labor law, does not include the host of new minimum wage laws, 1  and is intended to be informative but not to constitute specific legal advice for any employer. California Bill / Ordinance Number Main Topic of Legislation Summary Effective Date California AB 1008 Privacy and Data Security Amends the definition of “personal information” under the  California Consumer Privacy Act  (CCPA) to inc...