In 2021, Virginia legislature passed a provision defining lawful and unlawful marijuana use within the workplace. On April 8th, the […]
Category HR Announcements
VA Human Rights Act Update
Virginia’s Human Rights Act protects individuals from unlawful discrimination within the Commonwealth of Virginia based on a number of factors. […]
TIKTOK and BYTEDANCE Interim Rule
On June 2, 2023, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) issued an interim rule extending to federal contractors the […]
Virgina Releases 2024 Rates (Min-Max Benefits, COLA, Mileage)
The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission has released the VWC 2024 chronological compensation benefits chart. Rate information, including past year’s rates, […]
New York City Workers’ Bill of Rights
New York City employers must provide each employee with a QR code poster by July 1, 2024, and thereafter on […]
Washington State Prohibits Mandatory Religious and Political Meetings
Washington State has enacted the Employee Free Choice Act, which protects employees’ right to refuse to attend employer meetings or […]
Washington State Expands Paid Sick Leave Protections
Washington State has enacted Senate Bill 5793, which will be effective January 1, 2025, expanding paid sick leave protections under […]
Florida Minimum Wage Increase
Effective September 30, 2024, the state of Florida will increase the minimum hourly wage to $13.00 and the minimum hourly […]
Nevada Minimum Wage Increase
Effective July 1, 2024, the state of Nevada will increase the minimum hourly wage to $12.00 for all employees eliminating […]
District of Columbia Minimum Wage Increase
Effective July 1, 2024, the District of Columbia will increase the minimum hourly wage to $17.50 and the minimum hourly […]
DOJ Propose Easing Restrictions on Marijuana: What Employers Need to Know
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering a significant shift in marijuana policy. A proposed rule, announced on May […]
Chicago Implements Expanded Paid Leave Ordinance with Employer Considerations Effective July 1st, 2024
The city of Chicago has finalized regulations for its new Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance which […]