February Legal Updates
If you’re an existing ComplianceHR client, you can access these updates and robust links to learn more about each of these changes through the PolicySmart™ solution.
The below list contains February Legal Updates, which have been added to the PolicySmart solution in the last month. To view developments taking effect this month, click here.
National
- FTC Proposes Rule Banning Non-Competes
- USERRA Expanded to Cover FEMA Reservists–New, Updated Policy Now Included
- Congress Expands Protections for Pregnant Employees and Employees Who Are Nursing
- Federal Government Enacts Respect for Marriage Act, Repeals Defense of Marriage Act
- Top 5 Changes in the SECURE 2.0 Act for Plan Sponsors and Participants
- IE&D Hot Topics for Employers: Looking Back at 2022 and Preparing for 2023
- Publicly Traded Employers Will Need to Implement a Policy on Clawing Back Incentive Pay from Former and Current Executive Officers
California
- Los Angeles, California Passes Fair Workweek Ordinance Applicable to Retailers–Includes Posting Requirement
- California Labor Commissioner Releases Limited Guidance on Pay Transparency Law
- New San Francisco Law Requires Supplemental Compensation During Military Leave–New Policy Forthcoming
- Los Angeles County Amends Ordinance on Retaliation for Reporting Public Health Violations–Includes Notice Requirement
- Berkeley, California Enacts Fair Workweek Ordinance–Includes Notice Posting Requirement
Colorado
- Fort Collins, Colorado Expands Discrimination Protections
District of Columbia
- D.C . Passes Law on Expunged or Sealed Criminal Records
Florida
- Gainesville, Florida Passes Ban-the-Box Ordinance
Illinois
- Illinois Enacts Reproductive Rights Protections, Including Health Plan Requirements
Louisiana
- Louisiana Adopts Final Rule on Administration of Fresh Start Proper Worker Classification Initiative
Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Amends PFML Regulations on Continuation of Health Benefits
Michigan
- Michigan Appeals Court Issues Ruling on Michigan Paid Sick and Safe Time Law
Nevada
- Nevada Supreme Court Allows Employees to Sue Employers for Failure to Accommodate Medical Marijuana Use, Rejects Possible Related Claims
New Jersey
- New Jersey Implements Long-Delayed Landmark WARN Law
- New Jersey Amends Law on Firearms, Including Firearms in Parking Lots–New Policy Forthcoming
New York
- New York Prohibits Discrimination on the Basis of Citizenship and Immigration Status–Includes Updated Policy
- New York Amends Public Health Law on Confidentiality of Personal Information and Immunity Passports
- New York Amends Law on Recognition of Workplace Safety Committees
- New York State Significantly Increases Fines for Workplace Injuries and Deaths
Ohio
- Ohio Amends Law on Use of Electronic Devices While Driving–Includes Updated Policy
- Ohio Amends Law on Crime Victim Leave — Policy Updates Forthcoming
Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia Increases Privacy Protections for Reproductive Healthcare Information
- Philadelphia Establishes New Legal Protections Related to Reproductive Services
- Philadelphia Expands Discrimination Protections to Include “Reproductive Health Autonomy”
Rhode Island
- Rhode Island Issues Final Rule Clarifying Equal Pay and Wage Transparency Law
Texas
- Austin, Texas Enacts Wage Theft Ordinance
Developments Taking Effect This Month
To help keep you on track, below is a reminder of previously enacted laws taking effect in February 2023.
California
- New San Francisco Law Requires Supplemental Compensation During Military Leave–New Policy Forthcoming (effective 02/19/23)
Colorado
- Fort Collins, Colorado Expands Discrimination Protections (effective 02/17/23)
New York
- New York Passes New Law on Lawful Absences (effective 02/19/23)
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