June 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 June 2024 Legal Updates. Lastly, to view developments taking effect this month, click here.
National
- A Look at the Proliferation of New Legislation Addressing IE&D Across the Country
- OSHA Adopts Final Rules Updating Hazard Communication Standard
- U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Issues Final HIPAA Rule on Reproductive Healthcare Information
Alabama
- Alabama Passes New Law on Economic Development Incentive Eligibility and Employer Conduct Related to Labor Organizations
- Alabama Amends Child Labor Law to Eliminate Certain Eligibility Form Requirements
- Alabama Makes Tax Exemption for Overtime Pay Permanent
Arizona
- Arizona Repeals Abortion Ban
Colorado
- Colorado Amends Privacy Act to Encompass Biological and Neural Data
- Colorado Enacts New Law on AI Algorithmic Discrimination in Employment–Includes Notice Requirement
Connecticut
- Connecticut Amends Paid Family and Medical Leave Law–Policy Updates Forthcoming
- Connecticut Expands Paid Sick Leave–Policy Updates Forthcoming
Florida
- Florida Amends Human Trafficking Law, Revising Hotline Information for Required Signage
Georgia
- Georgia Amends Law on COVID-19 Liability, Repealing Warning Requirement
Illinois
- Chicago Finalizes Interpretive Rules in Advance of July 1, 2024, Effective Date of New Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Ordinance–Policy Updates Forthcoming
- Illinois Finalizes Regulations Interpreting Paid Leave For All Workers Act Four Months After Law Takes Effect
Kansas
- Kansas Enacts Earned Wage Access Services Act
Kentucky
- Kentucky Requires Certain Health Benefit Plans to Provide Coverage for Pregnancy, Childbirth and Pregnancy-Related Conditions
Maine
- Maine Amends Forthcoming Paid Family and Medical Leave Law
Maryland
- Maryland’s New Pay Transparency Law Revises Wage Disclosure Requirements
- Maryland Amends Antidiscrimination Law to Include Military Status as a Protected Characteristic–Includes Updated Policy
- Maryland Amends Clean Indoor Air Act to Prohibit Vaping in Places of Employment–Includes Updated Policy
- Maryland Enacts Law Prohibiting Non-Compete Agreements for Veterinary and Healthcare Professionals
- Maryland Passes Online Data Privacy Act
Minnesota
- Minnesota Amends Voting Leave Law–Now Includes Policy Updates
- Minnesota Amends Antidiscrimination Law
Mississippi
- Mississippi Defines “Sex” for Purposes of Construing State Law
Missouri
- Missouri Amends Regulations on Wage Withholding for Tax Purposes
Nebraska
- Nebraska Enacts Data Privacy Act
New York
- New York Requires Paid Break Time for Nursing Employees–Policy Updates Forthcoming
- New York City Bans Contractual Provisions Shortening Period of Time to File Complaints or Civil Actions Relating to Discrimination, Harassment or Violence
Oregon
- New Guidance Permits Oregon Employers to Rescind Previously Protected Unpaid Family and Medical Leave Effective July 1, 2024–Now Includes Updates to Paid Sick Leave, PFML, Family and Medical Leave and Scheduling Policies
Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia Ordinance Establishes Right of Recall and Right of Retention for Service Workers
Rhode Island
- Rhode Island Issues Workers’ Comp Rule
South Carolina
- New South Carolina Law Authorizes Insurers to Offer Paid Family Leave Insurance Policies
- New South Carolina Law Regulates Earned Wage Access Services
- South Carolina Adopts New Definition of Antisemitism for Purposes of Antidiscrimination Law
Tennessee
- Tennessee Issues Final Rule on Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Reporting Requirements
- New Tennessee Law Addresses Liability Related to Cybersecurity Events
Vermont
- New Vermont Law Prohibits Employers from Compelling Attendance at Meetings Intended to Communicate the Employer’s Religious or Political Opinions
- Vermont Expands Discrimination Prohibitions to Encompass Discrimination on the Basis of Characteristics Associated with or Perceived to be Associated with Race–Includes Updated Policy
Washington
- Washington Amends Paid Family and Medical Leave Rule–Policy Update is 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 June 2024 legal updates with effective dates.
National
- EEOC Releases Expansive Final Regulations to Implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act–Includes Updates to Sample Policy (effective Jun 18, 2024)
- U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Issues Final HIPAA Rule on Reproductive Healthcare Information (effective Jun 25, 2024)
Alabama
- Alabama Amends Child Labor Law to Eliminate Certain Eligibility Form Requirements (effective Jun 01, 2024)
Illinois
- Illinois Amends Gender Violence Act to Create Employer Liability for Gender-Related Violence in the Workplace (effective Jun 01, 2024)
- New Illinois Law Creates Commuter Tax Benefits Program (effective Jun 01, 2024)
Maryland
- Maryland Enacts Law Prohibiting Non-Compete Agreements for Veterinary and Healthcare Professionals (effective Jun 01, 2024)
New York
- New York Requires Paid Break Time for Nursing Employees–Policy Updates Forthcoming (effective Jun 19, 2024)
Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia Ordinance Establishes Right of Recall and Right of Retention for Service Workers (effective Jun 01, 2024)
- Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Passes Antidiscrimination Ordinance, Including Salary History Ban and Ban-the-Box Provisions (effective Jun 01, 2024)
Rhode Island
- Rhode Island Issues Workers’ Comp Rule (effective Jun 12, 2024)
Washington
- Washington Establishes Retirement Savings Program (effective Jun 06, 2024)
- Washington Enacts Free Choice Act, Protecting Employees’ Rights to Refrain from Attending Certain Meetings–Includes New Posting Requirement (effective Jun 06, 2024)
- Washington Amends Paid Family and Medical Leave Rule–Policy Update is Forthcoming (effective Jun 14, 2024)
- Washington Clarifies Prohibition Against Certain Noncompetition Covenants (effective Jun 06, 2024)
West Virginia
- West Virginia Amends Business Liability Protection Act, Adding Anti-Retaliation Provisions (effective Jun 06, 2024)
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