In the last few days, several states tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) have officially announced their 2018 minimum wage rates. CPI is a measure of the average change in prices of goods and services purchased by households over time. Each year, these states adjust their minimum wage rates for an increase in the Read more
The Connecticut Department of Labor has released a new mandatory workplace poster for employers. During the 2017 legislative session, Governor Dannel Malloy signed H.B. 6668, enhancing existing anti-discrimination protections for pregnant employees. Under the law, which goes into effect October 1, 2017, an employer with more than three employees must provide accommodations for an employee Read more
Each September, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) launches the National Preparedness Month campaign. The goal of the campaign is to increase the number of individuals, families, and communities that engage in preparedness for emergencies at home, work, business, school, and place of worship. In the last few weeks, we have seen how devastating natural Read more
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently released a redesigned E-Verify Participation Poster. The poster informs current and prospective employees of their legal rights, responsibilities, and protections in the employment eligibility verification process. The new redesigned poster is now available in English and Spanish as one poster. It includes new text that helps clarify Read more
During the 2017 legislative session, Texas passed a new handgun law that became effective today, September 1st. Under the new law, volunteer emergency services personnel with a license to carry a handgun will be allowed to carry a handgun while on duty. A volunteer emergency services personnel includes a volunteer firefighter, an emergency medical services Read more
Starting November 19, 2017, employers, employment agencies, and labor organizations in New York City will be prohibited from discriminating against any person on the basis of his or her uniformed service. New York City Mayor de Blasio has recently signed Bill Int. No. 1259 to amend the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) adding Read more
On August 7, 2017, Governor Chris Christie signed Senate Bill 726 amending the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. The new law extends full protection against discrimination to individuals having liability for service in the Armed Forces of United States and veterans. Prior to the amendment, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination made it unlawful to Read more
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently published a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. By September 18, 2017, employers must use only the new version dated 07/17/17. Employers are required to complete Form I-9 to document verification of the identity and employment authorization of each new employee (both citizen Read more
The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services, Office of Wage Hour has recently released the new Building Service Employees Minimum Work Week Act of 2016 Poster. The poster was created in response to Act 21-485 also known as the Building Service Employees Minimum Work Week Act of 2016, enacted last October. The Act establishes Read more
The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training has recently released an updated Unemployment and Temporary Disability Insurance Benefits posting that includes new information on time limits for filing insurance claims. All employers are required to display the posting in conspicuous places where the workers’ services are performed (Employment Security Act, Section 28-44-38; Temporary Disability Read more
