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New Jersey Prohibits Gender-Specific Dress Codes

Thursday, December 5, 2024
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New Jersey’s Office of the Attorney General and the Division of Civil Rights have made clear the state prohibits gender-specific dress codes.

New Jersey Enacts Pay Transparency Law

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
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New Jersey has enacted legislation that will require greater transparency in pay and promotional opportunities. The law (Senate Bill 2310/Assembly Bill 4151) takes effect June 1, 2025.

Massachusetts Expands Sick Leave Requirement

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
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Massachusetts has enacted legislation that will entitle employees to use sick leave to address the employee’s or their spouse’s needs related to pregnancy loss or a failed assisted reproduction, adoption or surrogacy. The change takes effect Nov. 21, 2024.

Illinois Clarifies New E-Verify Law

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
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The Illinois Department of Labor has released guidance to clarify a recently enacted law, effective Jan. 1, 2025, that will prohibit employers from imposing work authorization or re-verification requirements that are greater than those required by federal law.  The guidance clarifies that the law does not prohibit private employers from using E-Verify. 

California Limits When Employers Can Require Driver’s Licenses

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
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California has enacted legislation that restricts employers from including in a job posting or advertisement that a candidate must have a driver’s license. The restriction is the result of enactment of Senate Bill 1100 and takes effect Jan. 1, 2025.

California Expands Protections for Crime Victims

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
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California has enacted legislation that expands the list of crimes for which employees are entitled to take time off and allows employees to take time off to help family members who are the victims of such crimes. The law (Assembly Bill 2499) takes effect Jan.1, 2025.

California Clarifies Nondiscrimination Law

Monday, December 2, 2024
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California has enacted legislation that clarifies that the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits discrimination on the basis not just of individual protected traits, but also based on the combination of two or more protected traits. The clarification is a result of enactment of Senate Bill 1137 and is effective Jan. 1, 2025.

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