With the New Year here, new laws, rules and regulations are now in effect that may impact your company’s business. While finalizing employee handbook revisions and preparing for the year ahead, employers should consider the following: State Minimum Wage Changes The federal minimum wage ($7.25/hour) has not changed in over a decade, but state and local laws […]
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New York City passed legislation amending the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) to prohibit discrimination on the basis of height or weight. The new law prohibits employment, housing, and public accommodation discrimination on the basis of a person’s actual or perceived height or weight. New York City joins the growing list of jurisdictions
On August 8, 2023, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOL) implemented the Workplace Accountability in Labor List (the WALL) — a public list, accessible through the DOL website, that includes the names of employers found to be in violation of New Jersey State wage, benefit and tax laws and have outstanding
In Tufts Medical Center v. Dalexis et. al., the Massachusetts Appeals Court held that a hospital employer failed to engage in the interactive process, and discriminated against and constructively discharged a disabled nurse by failing to excuse her from the obligation to work overtime when needed. The nurse was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and interstitial
In Chapoteau, et al. v. Bella Sante, Inc., et al., the Massachusetts Appeals Court held that operators of beauty and massage spas that primarily render beauty and massage services were required to pay employees Sunday premium pay where the spas also sold retail products on Sundays. Prior to January 1, 2023, Massachusetts law generally prohibited
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