by HR Consulting Team, HR Services | Sep 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Gender Identity or Expression Added as a Protected Class for Interns Effective August 23, 2023, the New York Human Rights Law (NYHRL) protections for interns expanded to protect them from discrimination and harassment based on their gender identity or expression....
by HR Consulting Team, HR Services | Sep 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Employers May Continue to Prohibit Concealed Handguns in the Workplace Effective September 10, 2023, Nebraska does not require a permit to carry a concealed handgun in the state. However, employers may continue to prohibit the carrying of a concealed handgun in the...
by HR Consulting Team, HR Services | Sep 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Genetic Information Privacy Law Amended Effective October 1, 2023, businesses selling consumer genetic testing products or services directly to a consumer residing in Montana, or collecting, using, or analyzing genetic data must: Provide the consumer with clear...
by HR Consulting Team, HR Services | Sep 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Noncompete Restriction Threshold Lowered Maryland bans the use of non-compete restrictions in employment contracts with employees who earn equal to or less than $15 per hour or $31,200 annually. This restriction applies regardless of whether the parties entered the...
by HR Consulting Team, HR Services | Sep 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Employee Freedom of Speech Protections Enacted Effective October 25, 2023, employers cannot fire, discipline, or penalize an employee because they: Declined to attend an employer-sponsored meeting discussing the employer’s religious or political opinions; Declined to...
by HR Consulting Team, HR Services | Sep 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Evanston, IL Enacts Fair Workweek Ordinance Effective September 1, 2023, a new City of Evanston Fair Workweek Ordinance will require employers—in the following industries with varying employee count thresholds: hospitality, food service, retail, warehouse service,...
