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New York - NYC Prohibits Height and Weight Discrimination

Sunday, July 2, 2023
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Comprehensive Service

New York City has enacted a law (Intro. 209-A) that prohibits employers from discriminating on the basis of an individual’s height or weight. Intro. 209-A takes effect on November 22, 2023.

North Dakota Strengthens Pregnancy Protections

Sunday, July 2, 2023
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Comprehensive Service

The North Dakota Human Rights Act prohibits employers of all sizes from failing or refusing to make reasonable accommodations for an otherwise qualified individual with a physical or mental disability because that individual is pregnant. 

North Dakota has enacted House Bill 1450, which takes effect August 1, 2023 and clarifies that “pregnant” includes pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions.

Texas Bans Hairstyle Discrimination

Sunday, July 2, 2023
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Comprehensive Service

Texas has enacted legislation (House Bill 567), which expressly prohibits discrimination against individuals based on traits associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyles like braids, locs, and twists. House Bill 567 takes effect September 1, 2023.

Long COVID and Guidelines for Providing Reasonable Accommodations

Sunday, July 2, 2023
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HR Tips
Some people who have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 experience long-term effects from their infection. This is known as Long COVID, which can include a wide range of ongoing health problems that can last for weeks, months or years. 

Under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers with 15 or more employees must provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the employer.  

Long COVID and Guidelines for Providing Reasonable Accommodations

Sunday, July 2, 2023
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TotalSource- WFN
Some people who have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 experience long-term effects from their infection. This is known as Long COVID, which can include a wide range of ongoing health problems that can last for weeks, months or years. 

Under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers with 15 or more employees must provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the employer.  

Long COVID and Guidelines for Providing Reasonable Accommodations

Sunday, July 2, 2023
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TotalSource- Core
Some people who have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 experience long-term effects from their infection. This is known as Long COVID, which can include a wide range of ongoing health problems that can last for weeks, months or years. 

Under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers with 15 or more employees must provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the employer.  

Long COVID and Guidelines for Providing Reasonable Accommodations

Sunday, July 2, 2023
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TotalSource- Core
Some people who have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 experience long-term effects from their infection. This is known as Long COVID, which can include a wide range of ongoing health problems that can last for weeks, months or years. 

Under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers with 15 or more employees must provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the employer.  

Minimum Wage changes effective July 1, 2023

Friday, June 30, 2023
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Comprehensive Service
The following chart shows the current minimum wage for non-tipped and tipped employees and the increase effective July 1, 2023. Rates listed in black were enacted by federal, state, district, territory, or commonwealth law. Rates listed in red were enacted by city or county ordinance. It is important to note that minimum wages that may be paid to individuals under a certain age (e.g., youth wage), to employees during a “training” period, or to employees working for a non-profit are not reflected.
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