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Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy recently signed into law Public Act No. 12-55, “An Act Concerning the Palliative Use of Marijuana,” which permits the statewide “palliative use” of marijuana by “qualifying...
Sep 14, 2012
General Employment Issues
Important Updates for Employers Conducting Background Checks and Criminal History Inquiries
By January 1, 2013, employers conducting background checks through third-party consumer reporting agencies must update one of the disclosure notices they provide to applicants and employees under the federal Fair Credit...
Aug 13, 2012
Wage & Hour Issues
Proposed Amendment to New York Wage Deduction Law Expected to Be Signed Into Law
The New York State legislature recently passed a bill, A10875-2011 (available here) that would amend Section 193 of New York Labor Law to allow employers to make some deductions from paychecks that are currently...
Jan 06, 2012
General Employment Issues
California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement Releases a Template Notice and Guidance Regarding the California Wage Theft Prevention Act’s Notice Requirements
Late last week, the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (“DLSE”) published a template notice and guidance regarding employers’ notice obligations under the California Wage Theft Prevention Act...
This past fall, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law a number of bills that impact California employers. The chart below provides a brief overview of key provisions of these laws. Except where noted, these laws...
Dec 15, 2011
General Employment Issues
Spotlight on Employer Action Required Under the California Wage Theft Prevention Act and New Restrictions on Employers’ Use of Consumer Credit Reports in California
Effective January 1, 2012, California employers are required to: (A) provide wage and hour notices to certain non-exempt employees; and (B) modify their procedures regarding the use of consumer credit reports for employment...
Dec 09, 2011
General Employment Issues
Connecticut’s Paid Sick Leave Law Takes Effect January 1, 2012
On January 1, 2012, Connecticut’s paid sick leave law will take effect. The following provides an overview of key provisions of this new law and steps employers should take to comply with the law. 1. Covered...
Dec 07, 2011
General Employment Issues
New Jersey Employers Must Post and Furnish New Notice to Employees
(N.J. Stat. § 34:1A-1.14; N.J.A.C. § 12:2-1.3) New Jersey employers must now post and distribute a new notice published by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. This notice informs employees of...
Apr 08, 2011
Wage & Hour Issues
New York State Department of Labor Issues Model Forms and Guidance Regarding the New York Wage Theft Prevention Act
On April 9, 2011, the New York Wage Theft Prevention Act (the “Act”) will take effect. As discussed in our December 28, 2010 Alert (see New York Enacts Wage Theft Prevention Act /articles-433.html), the Act amends...
On December 13, 2010, Governor David Paterson signed into law the New York Wage Theft Prevention Act (the “Act”). The new law was enacted partly in response to a recent study by the National Employment Law Project, an...