Chicago recently joined a growing trend when City Council approved one of the broadest predictive scheduling laws in the country. The Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance, which was passed on July 24, 2019, will go into effect beginning on July 1,
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New Jersey Offers More Workplace Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients
By mmacdonald
A combination of New Jersey court decisions and legislative actions have expanded and clarified New Jersey employer obligations for employees who are registered qualifying cannabis patients. Both the New Jersey Federal District Court and the New Jersey State Appellate Division…
New Jersey Latest State to Prohibit Employers From Asking About Salary Histories
By mmacdonald
On July 25, 2019, New Jersey Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver signed a bill prohibiting employers from asking job applicants their previous salary history. The new law aligns with Governor Murphy’s first official act as governor in 2018, when he signed…
Restrictions on Noncompete Agreements Expands in New England
By mmacdonald
Last month, Maryland joined a growing list of states that restrict the use of noncompete agreements for low wage employees. This month, the list of states grew yet again with New Hampshire, Maine and Rhode Island joining the trend. Generally…
Significant Changes Looming For Illinois Employers
By mmacdonald
Undoubtedly, 2019 has been a year of change for Illinois employers, as businesses grapple with new minimum wages, legalized cannabis use, and a bevy of other legislative updates. Those changes are expected to continue, as the state legislature…
New York City Adds “Sexual and Reproductive Health Decisions” as a Protected Class
By mmacdonald
New York City Adds “Sexual and Reproductive Health Decisions” as a Protected Class
In December 2018 the New York City Council passed legislation adding “sexual and reproductive health decisions” to the list of protected classes under the City’s Human Rights
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District of Columbia Council To Allow Some City Employees to Access Medical Marijuana (For Now)
By mmacdonald
District of Columbia Council To Allow Some City Employees to Access Medical Marijuana (For Now)
While the District of Columbia (D.C.) has had a medical marijuana program on its books since 2013, there has been some debate regarding whether or
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EEOC Targets Parental Leave Policies For Gender Discrimination
By mmacdonald
Does your parental leave or “bonding time” policy provide more time off to one gender over the other following the birth or adoption of a child? If so, it is time to revisit the policy as the Equal Employment Opportunity…
Nevada Employers Cannot Refuse to Hire Based on a Positive Marijuana Test
By mmacdonald
On June 5, 2019, Nevada became the first state to make it unlawful for employers to reject job applicants who test positive for cannabis. The new law will go into effect on January 1, 2020 and fits with existing Nevada…
Maryland Restricts Noncompete Agreements for Low Wage Workers
By mmacdonald
Maryland recently joined the growing number of states to enact laws that restrict the use of noncompete agreements for low wage employees with the passage of Senate Bill 328. A noncompete agreement is a contract executed between an employee…