State Employment Law Articles

TakeawaysUnder Massachusetts law, all job applications must contain a specific notice regarding the use of lie detector tests.It is unlawful for employers to require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.Employers should consider the suggested steps be

By: PAGA Tactic Denied by Cal. Court of Appeal: Plaintiff Who Voluntarily Dismissed PAGA Claims Could Not Invoke Death Knell Doctrine To Appeal Denial of Class Certification Last week, in Chavez v. Hi-Grade Materials Co. , the California Court of Appeal took up a novel jurisdictional question: Can a

NYS Legislature and Governor Hochul Reach Agreement in State Budget to Limit Damages on Frequency-of-Pay Cases In a significant development for New York employers, the New York State Legislature and Governor Kathy Hochul have agreed to amend the New York Labor Law (NYLL) to limit the damages availab

In Musker v. Suuchi, Inc. , the New Jersey Supreme Court addressed whether commissions are considered “wages” under New Jersey’s Wage Payment Law (NJWPL) after a salaried employee sued her employer for allegedly withholding earned commissions in violation of the NJWPL.

Governor Gavin Newsom’s return-to-office (RTO) mandate, effective July 1, 2025 , requires most state employees to be onsite four days per week. Although limited exceptions exist, California state employers are now facing a surge in accommodation requests for fully remote work and other challenges re

By: Reminder: Get Ready for Los Angeles County’s Fair Work Week Ordinance Effective Date: July 1, 2025 As we previously blogged , effective July 1, 2025, Los Angeles County’s new Fair Work Week Ordinance requires qualifying retailers and grocers (300+ employees nationwide in unincorporated LA County

The Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) recently updated several documents on its website for Minnesota government contractors, including the workforce certificate application , affirmative action program template (now “ Compliance Plan ”), annual compliance report (ACR), ACR instructions ,

On April 28, 2025, the Cleveland City Council unanimously passed Ordinance No. 104-2025 (the “salary ordinance”), which will ban any employer that employs fifteen or more employees in the City of Cleveland, as well as any employment agency operating on the employer’s behalf, from asking about or con

Washington is close to being the latest state to enact a “mini-WARN Act” that would require employers with fifty or more full-time employees to provide at least sixty days’ notice to the state, any union, and/or employees affected by a business site closing or mass reduction in force.

On April 21, the California Court of Appeal issued a significant ruling in favor of employers. In Bradsbery v. Vicar Operating, the court held that revocable meal period waivers prospectively signed by employees are enforceable,

Cleveland Adopts Salary History and Transparency Law On April 28, 2025, the Cleveland, Ohio City Council adopted Ordinance 104-2025, which requires employers with at least 15 employees in Cleveland to include salary ranges in job postings and prohibits inquiring about an applicant’s salary history.

On April 24, 2025, the Florida Legislature passed legislation to create two new forms of noncompetes for employers and businesses: a covered garden leave provision and a provision limiting noncompetes to a specific geographic area and time period.

On April 29, 2025, the Supreme Court of Missouri upheld Proposition A, the voter-approved initiative that mandates paid sick time and raised the minimum wage.

Take a look at how New York State Workers’ Compensation Law has been interpreted and applied in this inaugural issue of the Workers’ Compensation Appellate Roundup.

On April 21, 2025, Colorado legislators passed a bill to outlaw restrictive covenants with healthcare providers. The bill further clarifies when noncompete agreements can be enforced in the purchase or sale of a business.

Washington Expands Covered Uses of Paid Sick Leave to Include Immigration Proceedings On April 25, 2025, Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1875 into law. The amendment will become effective July 27, 2025. The new law amends Revised Code of Washington § 49.46.210 to expand the

Washington Expands Covered Uses of Paid Sick Leave for Immigration Proceedings On April 25, 2025, Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1875 into law. The amendment will become effective July 27, 2025. The new law amends Revised Code of Washington § 49.46.210 to expand the reasons

In 2004, California enacted the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), which allows employees to sue their employer on behalf of the state for certain Labor Code violations against all aggrieved employees. Prior to the much-needed 2024

By: Navigating CIPA: Recent Court Decisions and Potential Legislative Reform By: Navigating CIPA: Recent Court Decisions and Potential Legislative Reform Companies doing business in California continue to face a surge in privacy-related complaints and lawsuits under the California Invasion of Privac

Connecticut Supreme Court Significantly Shifts Workers’ Compensation Benefits The Connecticut Supreme Court recently ruled in Gardner v. tgelbman@littler.com Mon, 04/28/2025 - 12:55