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What NYC’s Pay Transparency Law and Its Delayed Implementation Mean
Despite delays and uncertainty about its implementation, one thing is for certain about New York City’s new pay transparency law: A lot of lawyers are going to get paid
Massachusetts Court Rejects Ballot Measures to Make Gig Workers Independent Contractors
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rejected two proposed ballot initiatives that would have kept gig workers designated as independent contractors and given them
DHS Proposal on Virtual I-9 Review Is Near
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it plans to issue a proposed rule this month allowing virtual document examination options for reviewing the Form I-9
Employers Face New Rules to Protect Workers From Outdoor Heat Exposure and Wildfire Smoke
Washington State employers will have new seasonal workplace safety rules to take into account to protect workers from heat exposure and wildfire smoke
What Does Ohio’s New Firearms Law Mean for Employers?
Ohio Senate Bill No. 215, which Governor Mike DeWine has already signed into law, will permit a qualifying adult to legally carry, possess, or conceal a handgun without
Minnesota Businesses Need to Take Steps to Comply with Frontline Worker Bonus Pay
Minnesota has a new law that gives frontline workers the chance to receive part of a $500 million bonus pool. Employers need to take specific steps to ensure they comply
New York Passes Salary Disclosure Law
New York State lawmakers passed a bill that will require private-sector employers in the state to disclose salary ranges on job postings
Watch Out for Overtime Compliance Challenges
Overtime compliance is challenging, but employers have tools at their disposal, including wage and hour audits and safe harbor policies, to limit their liability
Colorado Expands Whistleblower Protections for Health and Safety Violations
Colorado recently expanded whistleblower protections at the state law level, and employers need to make sure their health and safety protocols are fully compliant if