Effective, February 1, 2026, Colorado employers must make reasonable efforts to protect employees and job applicants from discrimination when artificial […]
Category HR Announcements
Maryland – Montgomery County Raises Minimum Wage
In addition to recent state and federal minimum wage increases, Montgomery County has announced increases in the County minimum wage […]
Medical Cannabis in the Workplace
In 2021, Virginia legislature passed a provision defining lawful and unlawful marijuana use within the workplace. On April 8th, the […]
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 […]