More States Require Employers to Include Pay Information in Job Postings
by In 2024, more state legislatures passed laws requiring employers to provide pay information in job postings. These laws, commonly known as pay transparency laws, typically …
Category: State Laws
Several States Pass Employment Law Changes
Many commentators are predicting sweeping changes in federal employment laws and regulations due to the results of the November 5th election. What the changes will …
State Interpretation of Minnesota’s Salary Inquiry Ban May Hold Surprises for Employers
Effective this year, Minnesota has banned employers from making salary inquiries of job candidates. The law applies to both external and internal candidates. It goes …
Minnesota Recognizes Claims of Negligent Selection of Independent Contractors
Last week, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that businesses in Minnesota can be found liable for failing to exercise reasonable care when selecting independent contractors. …
New Colorado Law Addresses Potential Abuses of Employee Training Repayment Agreements
Starting August 7, 2024, Colorado will implement a law safeguarding ex-employees from certain contracts that demand repayment for education and training expenses. These agreements, often …
Changes Made to the Minnesota Human Rights Act Affecting Employment Discrimination Claims
In its recently completed legislative session, Minnesota made changes to the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA), the state anti-discrimination law. The changes will impact how …
Minnesota Legislative Session Ends with Changes to State Employment Laws
Just before midnight May 19, 2024, the Minnesota state legislature passed the final new laws for this session. The new and amended laws included several …
New Colorado Law Regulates Use of AI in Employment Decisions
The State of Colorado has enacted the first state law that regulates employer use of artificial intelligence (AI) in people management decisions. On May 17, …
Wisconsin Becomes Third State to Regulate Earned Wage Access (Pay On-Demand) Services
Earned Wage Access (EWA) services continue to be a popular option among employers and employees around the country. As discussed in our September 5, 2022 …
State Legislatures Are Back In Session: Tracking State Employment Law Changes
Federal law is often the focus of attention when considering laws that affect people management. In recent years, however, states have increased their oversight and …