State Employment Law Articles

New York Labor Law (NYLL) Section 191 sets out a “schedule” for the frequency of wage payments of various categories of workers, including manual workers, who must be paid on a weekly basis. New York State’s Department of Labor has defined a “manual worker” to include employees who spend

On January 16, 2024, Governor Hochul announced her Executive Budget Proposal for the 2025 fiscal year, which includes language that would provide significant relief to employers currently faced with an onslaught of “frequency of pay” litigation. Under the governor’s proposal,1 which would need to be

The “Law to Facilitate the Implementation of Remote Work in the Private Sector and to Incentivize the Establishment of Airline Home Bases in Puerto Rico” regulates the employment relation of employees who work remotely from Puerto Rico. Governor Pedro Pierluisi signed Act 27-2024 into law on Jan. 17

On January 9, 2024, the California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) issued an order modifying certain COVID-19 definitions. The revisions reflect the CDPH’s updated intervention priorities, which are “now focused on protecting those most at risk for serious illness, while reducing social disrupt

The District of Columbia will soon join an ever-growing list of jurisdictions that require employers to disclose compensation on job postings. In addition to pay scale disclosure, the District of Columbia Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023 (the Act),1 which was signed by the mayor on Ja

Browse through brief employment and labor law updates from around the globe. Contact a Littler attorney for more information or view our global locations . View all Q4 2023 Global Guide Quarterly updates Download full Q4 2023 Global Guide Quarterly

New class action and California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) filings have grown exponentially in recent years and reached record numbers in 2023. This trend is raising concerns for California employers as the state courts have expanded liability risks for more claims and further restricted t

By: CPRA Countdown: Ensuring Your Organization’s Privacy Compliance in the New Year With the new year underway, and enforcement looming, it is more important than ever to ensure your organization is compliant with the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)—the amendment to the California Consumer Priv

Washington State wildfire smoke rules take effect January 15, 2024. Employers must develop a wildfire smoke response plan, train employees on its use, and monitor jobsites for exposure levels. As many Washington residents are aware, wildfires, and wildfire smoke,

On January 3, 2024, the defendant in Heppard v. Dunham’s Athleisure Corporation filed an interlocutory appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, arguing that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan departed from precedent in holding that employees could pursue O

On January 11, 2024, Maine Governor Janet Mills declared a state of civil emergency for coastal counties in Maine impacted by flooding caused by a storm earlier in the week. The state of emergency covers eight counties, including Cumberland County – Maine’s most populous county and the home to

Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal” to discuss new sick leave laws in California. You can listen to the interview here .

Minnesota’s statewide paid sick and safe leave mandate, the Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) law, went into effect Jan. 1, 2024. The Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has posted answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ Guide) that it revised on Dec. 4, 2023.

In this episode, Jen explains the new paid sick leave FAQs issued by the Labor Commissioner.

On January 9, 2024, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an order addressing COVID-19 disease control and prevention. The new order is for non-healthcare settings, takes effect immediately, and is accompanied by question-and-answer materials.

By July 1, 2024, employers must establish, implement, and maintain an “effective” workplace violence prevention plan (“WVPP”). The WVPP must be in writing, and include certain information, such as effective procedures for identifying and evaluating workplace violence hazards, responding to and inves

A federal district court has entered a permanent injunction barring the State of California from enforcing Assembly Bill (AB) 51, California’s law that purports to preclude employers from requiring arbitration agreements as a condition of employment, as it is preempted by the Federal Arbitration Act

The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) recently published a revised employee wage theft notice, effective January 1, 2024, that reflects legislation enacted in California in October 2023 requiring notice of emergency or disaster declarations and expanding the state’s paid sick leave

On December 20, 2023, the New York City Council passed a bill ( Proposed Int. No. 563-A ) that would create a private right of action to seek damages and other relief for violations of New York City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA).

Landlords, property managers, realtors, and others in residential real estate strive to avoid inadvertently discriminating against individuals renting or leasing residential properties. Despite best intentions, discrimination can occur against protected classes covered under the New York State Human