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On May 25, 2017, Governor Larry Hogan vetoed the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act (the “Act”) that had been passed by the Maryland General Assembly. As we previously reported, had the Act been approved by Governor Hogan, it would have required employers with 15 or more employees to provide their employees with 40 hours of … Continue Reading
On April 5, 2017, the Maryland General Assembly passed the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act (the “Act”) which, if approved by Governor Larry Hogan, would require employers with 15 or more employees to provide their employees with 40 hours of paid sick and safe leave annually beginning on January 1, 2018. Smaller employers, i.e., those … Continue Reading
On April 7, 2017, the D.C. Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016 (the “Act”) (L21-0264) took effect as Congress’s 30 legislative day clock to overturn the Act via a joint resolution expired. As we have previously reported (here and here), the Act will provide workers in Washington, D.C. with eight weeks of paid leave … Continue Reading
On April 7, 2017, the D.C. Fair Credit in Employment Amendment Act of 2016 (the “Act”) (L21-0256) took effect as Congress’s review period expired. As we have previously reported (here and here), the Act amends the D.C. Human Rights Act to prohibit employers from discriminating against job applicants and current employees based on their credit … Continue Reading
The D.C. Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016 (the “Act”) has been submitted to Congress for a 30-legislative-day period of review. Presuming that the Act does not get overturned by Congress and the President, it is projected to become law on April 7, 2017. As we previously reported (here and here), the Act provides … Continue Reading
As we previously reported, on September 7, 2016, the New York State Department of Labor (“NYSDOL”) published final regulations on the methods by which employees must be paid, including with respect to direct deposit of wages and payroll debit cards. These regulations–to be codified in 12 NYCRR Part 192–were scheduled to take effect on March … Continue Reading
On February 15, 2017, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the Fair Credit in Employment Amendment Act of 2016 (the “Act”). As previously reported, the Act, if it becomes law, will amend the D.C. Human Rights Act to prohibit employers from discriminating against job applicants and current employees based on their credit information. The Act will now … Continue Reading
As we previously reported, in December 2016 the D.C. Council passed the Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016 (the “Act”). If it becomes law, the Act will provide all full and part time private sector workers in D.C. with eight (8) weeks of paid leave to care for a new child, six (6) weeks … Continue Reading
On December 20, 2016, the District of Columbia Council passed the Fair Credit in Employment Amendment Act of 2016 (B21-0244) (the “Act”) which, if enacted, would amend the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977 to prohibit employers from discriminating against job applicants and current employees based on their credit information. On February 2, 2017, the … Continue Reading
Yesterday (January 23, 2017), Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett vetoed legislation that the Montgomery County Council approved last week that would have increased the County’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2020. In our previous analysis of this development, we noted that such a veto was possible. Despite the veto, the prospect of an … Continue Reading
On January 17, 2017, the Montgomery County Council approved legislation that would increase the County’s minimum wage to $15 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees by July 1, 2020, and for all other employers by 2022. The Council approved the bill, Human Rights and Civil Liberties – County Minimum Wage – Annual … Continue Reading
Yesterday (December 20, 2016), the District of Columbia Council passed a bill that would create one of the country’s most generous paid family leave programs. If it becomes law, the Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016 (the “Act”) will provide all full and part time private sector workers in Washington, D.C. with eight weeks … Continue Reading
The Obama administration has finalized a number of employment-related regulations over the past few months, including rules on overtime, worker benefits, paid sick leave for employees of federal contractors, and union elections. Additional regulations may be finalized prior to the commencement of the Trump Administration. Finalizing a regulation does not mean, however, that it will … Continue Reading
On September 7, 2016, the New York State Department of Labor published final regulations on the methods by which employees must be paid, including with respect to direct deposit of wages and payroll debit cards. The regulations become effective on March 7, 2017. Direct Deposit New York first legislated the method of payment of wages … Continue Reading
On Tuesday, January 26, 2016, the D.C. Council held a joint public hearing on two employment-related bills. Both the video and audio recordings of the hearing are available on the D.C. Council’s website. The first bill addressed at the joint public hearing was the Fair Credit History Screening Act of 2015 (Bill B21-0244). This bill … Continue Reading
On December 1, 2015, the D.C. Council introduced legislation that would establish standards for retail and food service employers in D.C. The legislation, the Hours and Scheduling Stability Act of 2015 (Bill B21-0512) (the “Act”) seeks to impose a host of new protections for employees of large retail and restaurant chains. D.C. Councilmembers Mary Cheh, Brianne … Continue Reading
As we previously reported, on October 6, the D.C. Council introduced the Universal Paid Leave Act of 2015 (the “Act”). If passed, the Act would provide D.C. employees with the most generous statutorily-mandated leave benefits in the country. Under the proposed law, qualified individuals would be eligible to receive up to 16 weeks of paid … Continue Reading
On October 20, the Seventh Circuit held, in Barrett v. Illinois Department of Corrections, that a former state employee’s Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) denial of leave claim was untimely because suit was not filed until the employee was fired for her poor attendance record and not within two years of each alleged leave … Continue Reading
Yesterday (October 6, 2015), 7 of the 13 members of the Council of the District of Columbia introduced the Universal Paid Leave Act of 2015 (the “Act”). If passed, the Act would significantly impact employers and workers in D.C., as the legislation proposes to provide D.C. employees with the most generous statutorily-mandated paid leave benefits … Continue Reading
Maryland Governor Vetoes Paid Sick Leave Law
By Guy Brenner and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Workplace Policies and Procedures
Maryland General Assembly Sends Paid Sick Leave Law To Governor
By Guy Brenner and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Workplace Policies and Procedures
D.C. Universal Paid Family Leave Law Now In Effect
By Guy Brenner and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Workplace Policies and Procedures
NOW IN EFFECT: D.C. Law Restricts Employers From Making Credit Check Inquiries
By Guy Brenner and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Workplace Policies and Procedures
D.C. Universal Paid Family Leave Bill Submitted To Congress, But Changes Are Still Possible
By Guy Brenner and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Workplace Policies and Procedures
New York Regulations on Wage Payment Methods Declared Invalid
By Allan Bloom, Laura Fant and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Wage and Hour
D.C. Mayor Signs Bill Restricting Employers From Making Credit Check Inquiries
By Guy Brenner and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Workplace Policies and Procedures
D.C. One Step Closer To Providing Employees Up To 8 Weeks Of Paid Leave
By Guy Brenner and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Workplace Policies and Procedures
D.C. Fair Credit in Employment Amendment Act Sent To Mayor For Approval
By Guy Brenner and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Workplace Policies and Procedures
Montgomery County Minimum Wage Increase Vetoed
By Guy Brenner and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Wage and Hour, Workplace Policies and Procedures
Montgomery County Council Approves Increase In Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour
By Guy Brenner and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Wage and Hour, Workplace Policies and Procedures
Breaking: D.C. Council Passes Generous Employee Paid Leave Mandate
By Guy Brenner and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Leaves of Absences
The Potential Impact Of The Congressional Review Act On New Employment Regulations In Light Of The Recent Election
By Daniel Davis, Guy Brenner and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Workplace Policies and Procedures
New York Publishes Final Rules on Wage Payment Methods
By Allan Bloom and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Wage and Hour
Public Hearings Held On Two Additional District of Columbia Employment-Related Bills
By Guy Brenner and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Hiring/Background Checks, Workplace Policies and Procedures
D.C. Council Introduces Legislation to Protect Retail and Food Service Employees
By Guy Brenner and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Wage and Hour
D.C. Council Announces 2016 Hearing Dates for Universal Paid Leave Act
By Guy Brenner and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Leaves of Absences, Workplace Policies and Procedures
Seventh Circuit Holds That FMLA Limitations Period Begins To Run At Time Of Each Leave Denial
By Katharine Parker and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Leaves of Absences, Performance Management, Discipline & Termination
D.C. Council Introduces Bill Providing 16 Weeks Of PAID Leave to D.C. Employees
By Guy Brenner and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Leaves of Absences, Workplace Policies and Procedures