Employees in New York now have the right to take paid break times during the workday to express breast milk. Here is what employers need to know about this new lactation law. Employees who Nurse Have More Rights Now The State of New York amended its Labor Law to require employers to provide nursing employees […]
The issue of regulating AI has been circulating amongst federal, state, and local legislation. With this, the California Civil Rights Department has proposed a few regulations to protect against employment discrimination in automated decision-making systems. Proposed AI Regulations To protect against discriminatory acts during the employment process, the CRD has proposed clarifying that if an […]
Although this is a big Presidential Election year, there are still many other important things on the California ballot that voters will need to be aware of. What Will Be On the Ballot? Statewide minimum wage of $18 Proposition 47 Reform: increased criminal penalties for drug abuse, retail theft, and other related crimes Lower tax […]
With recent unexpected difficulties, two bills that would’ve altered California’s unemployment insurance (UI) aren’t advancing this year. California’s UI Background The UI program was created as part of the Social Security Act of 1935. It’s a unique federal-state program that provides weekly benefits up to 26 weeks to unemployed (or underemployed) workers actively seeking work. […]
The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board recently voted to adopt a new heat illness standard for indoor work areas, which is expected to take effect on August 1, 2024. With the standard coming into effect soon, here are a few things employers need to know. Requirements when Temperatures Rise to 82 Degrees When […]
The PAGA ballot was recently held on June 27, 2024, and the reform was signed into effect on July 1, 2024. The PAGA Reform Elements The overhaul of PAGA included legislation SB 92 and AB 2288. These two bills will limit the types of employees who can bring claims, allow employers to cure mistakes, reduce […]
SB 525 was enacted in California last year to raise the minimum wage for many healthcare employees. With this law, the minimum wage would be raised to $21 in most facilities and as high as $23 or $25 in other health centers. Although this law was set to start June 1, 2024, California’s governor, Gavin […]
The Federal Trade Commission’s rule was temporarily blocked in Texas. However, this ruling only applies to five entities in the suit. For the rest of the country, nothing has changed quite yet, and the non-compete ban is still expected to take effect on September 4. What Happened in Texas? The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and […]
Texas will not have to comply with new exempt salary thresholds for white-collar exemptions. However, this ruling is limited. The ruling only applies to the State of Texas as an employer; therefore, Texas private employers and other employers across the United States will still have the ruling come into effect. How Did This Happen? In […]
A reform on PAGA, or the California Private Attorneys General Act, was recently proposed. If this legislation is passed, it would result in an overhaul that limits the types of employees who can bring claims, gives employers a better chance to cure mistakes, reduces possible penalties, and boosts procedural mechanisms that would reduce claims in […]
