Title VII of the Civil Rights Act requires that employers with 15 or more employees make reasonable accommodations for employees’ religious practices and beliefs, so long as it doesn’t cause an undue hardship. Previously, undue hardship—as it applied to religious...
On June 13, 2023, Nevada enacted the Nevada Employee Savings Trust program, establishing a state-run payroll deduction individual retirement account (IRA) program for eligible private sector employees who do not have access to a qualified employer-sponsored retirement...
Beginning January 1, 2024, employers of all sizes are required to provide paid sick and safe leave to employees who work at least 80 hours in a year in Minnesota. Here are the highlights: Employees begin to accrue paid sick and safe leave on January 1, 2024, or their...
On July 1, 2023, numerous cities and counties across California will increase their hourly minimum wage. The new rates are as follows: Alameda: $16.52 Berkeley: $18.07 Emeryville: $18.67 Fremont: $16.80 Long Beach hotels with 100+ guest rooms: TBD Los Angeles City:...
Minnesota had a busy legislative session with numerous new employment laws taking effect in July, August, and January. Below are the laws taking effect July 1, along with a sneak-peek at the statewide sick leave law taking effect January 1, 2024. We’ll send another...
Two key changes to Nevada wage and hour law will take effect on July 1, 2023. Minimum Wage The hourly minimum wage in Nevada will increase to $10.25 for employers offering health benefits that meet certain criteria, and $11.25 for employers that do not offer...
