State Employment Law Articles

On February 16, 2022, the California Labor Commissioner published the mandatory posters concerning the 2022 COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave (CPSL) law —which will take full effect on Saturday, February 19, 2022—that an employer must display in English and

As COVID-19 positivity rates continue to decrease, on February 13, 2022, Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi issued three news executive orders revising travelers’ declaration requirements, relaxing COVID-19 restrictions and providing for additional vaccine booster mandates for certain employees. T

The Wisconsin legislature appears poised to reject a proposal to create a medical marijuana program this legislative session, just a month after the Senate shot down a proposal to legalize marijuana for recreational use.

Yeah! he DLSE has released its required notice in compliance with SB 114, the new “COVID-19 Supplemental Sick Leave” law for California employers with 26 or more employees. We are waiting for the FAQs and responses.

As we mentioned in our blog earlier this week, the 2022 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave goes into effect on February 19, 2022 for California employers with more than 25 employees.

In this episode, Jen dispels several independent contractor myths, explains how to evaluate independent contractor status under the “ABC Test” recognized by the California Supreme Court in the 2018 Dynamex decision and in AB 5, and reminds employers of the substantial liability associated with miscl

On February 7, 2022, a California appellate court issued the latest decision regarding the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). Representative PAGA actions, which typically involve a relatively brief statute of limitations, permit California employees to collect civil penalties on behalf of the Sta

In October 2021, COMAR 14.09.03.08B(6) was amended to allow an employer and insurer to recover “reasonable expenses and costs actually incurred” when a claimant misses an Independent Medical Examination (IME) without good cause.

By: Mask Mandates In California Schools Will Remain Through At Least February 28 At the end of today, the statewide California mask mandate applicable in all public indoor settings expires. As we published yesterday , under the new guidance , starting tomorrow, vaccinated employees and customers may

On February 3, 2022, in McDonald v. Symphony Bronzeville Park, LLC , the Illinois Supreme Court held the exclusive remedy provisions of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act (“Compensation Act”) do not preempt employee statutory damages claims under the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act (“Privacy Act”

On February 4, 2022, Governor Tim Walz signed House File (H.F.) 1203 into law, which extends the presumption that certain frontline healthcare workers contracted COVID-19 at work if they test positive. The prior presumption had expired on December 31, 2021.

In January 2022, the New York State Senate introduced a bill that seeks to impose significant human rights and environmental due diligence and disclosure obligations on fashion retail sellers and manufacturers operating in the state of New York. As we reported previously , 2021 saw a number of inter

By: California Lowers Masking Requirements Effective February 15, 2022 On February 15, 2022, the Department of Public Health (CDPH) Order requiring masking of almost all Californians in most indoor public spaces will expire. Last week, CDPH issued new guidance that goes into effect on February 16, 2

Happy Valentine’s Day! I know it’s mostly a “Hallmark holiday,” but I love it anyway. It’s a great time to think about loving ourselves, and feeling good about our contributions to the world. And, time for a treat!

On Thursday, February 10, 2022, the South Carolina Senate voted to pass the South Carolina Compassionate Care Act ( S. 150 ) on third reading, which would allow for certain forms of medical cannabis in the state for the first time.

On a cold January morning, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy trudged through the snow-covered statehouse parking lot and, with one swipe of his pen, shifted the landscape for injuries that occur in employer parking lots.

On January 1, 2022, the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board final rules went into effect in California. These rules were filed with the California Secretary of State on December 15, 2021. These rules were enacted due to the longevity and ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic. The new rules were enacted to

In its effort to achieve pay equity and transparency, the New York City Council passed an amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) to create Section 8-107(32).

On February 10, 2022, Assembly Bill (AB) 1993 was introduced in the California legislature. This bill would amend certain COVID-19 vaccination requirements in employment settings and create a framework for California employers to be responsible for vaccination programs in their workplaces.

By: California Re-Introduces Paid COVID-19 Supplemental Sick Leave During 2020 and 2021, California introduced various bills that mandated COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave for certain California employees. That leave expired in September 2021. The most recent winter surge, related to the Omicro