April 2024 Legal Updates
If you’re an existing ComplianceHR client, not only can you access these updates through the PolicySmart™ solution, but also robust links to learn more about each of these changes.
However, if you are not a subscriber to our solutions, we are pleased to provide you with abbreviated April 2024 Legal Updates. Lastly, to view developments taking effect this month, click here.
National
- That’s A Wrap! CDC Reduces Recommended COVID-19 Isolation Period
- Federal Court Vacates NLRB Joint Employer Rule, Restores 2020 “Substantial Direct and Immediate Control” Standard
California
- County of Los Angeles Enacts a Sweeping Fair Chance Ordinance for the Unincorporated Areas of the County that Far Exceeds Federal and California Law–Includes Posting Requirement
Illinois
- Preliminary Injunction Against Illinois Equivalent Benefits Law for Temporary Workers
Missouri
- Kansas City, Missouri Creates Pregnancy Accommodation Requirement–Now Includes Sample Policy
New Hampshire
- New Hampshire Passes Comprehensive Data Privacy Law
New Jersey
- New Jersey Enacts “Bill of Rights” for Domestic Workers
New York
- The District Court of New York Enjoins Enforcement of Law Limiting Employer Speech During Organizing Campaigns
Oregon
- Oregon Amends Family Leave Act Regulations–Updated Policies Forthcoming
- New Oregon law Aims at Better Aligning Paid Leave Oregon and the Unpaid Oregon Family Leave Act–Updated Policies Forthcoming
- Oregon Passes Temporary Rules under Oregon Paid Leave Law
Pennsylvania
- Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Passes Antidiscrimination Ordinance, Including Salary History Ban and Ban-the-Box Provisions
South Dakota
- South Dakota Amends Human Relations Act to Include Definition of Antisemitism
Utah
- Utah Reinstates Military Leave and Amends Veterans Preference Law — Includes New Policy
- Utah Enacts New #MeToo-Inspired Law Related to Confidentiality Clauses
Washington
- Tukwila, Washington Ballot Initiative Requires Covered Employers to Offer Additional Work to Existing Employees Before Hiring–Now Includes Sample Policy
- Renton, WA Passes Ordinance on Offers of Additional Hours to Part-Time Employees — New Policy Forthcoming
Developments Taking Effect This Month
Without doubt, employment law policies are ever changing, with some going into effect this month. Below is a reminder of April 2024 legal updates with effective dates.
Colorado
- Colorado Department of Labor Amends Rules on Equal Pay, Paid Sick Leave and Wage Act (effective 04/01/24)
- Colorado Expands Agency’s Authority to Investigate Potential Violations of Labor Laws, Including Equal Pay for Equal Work (effective 04/01/24)
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