Oregon enacted a measure to “ban the box” by prohibiting employers from asking a job applicant about any criminal convictions on an employment application or before an initial interview. [wc_divider style=”dashed” line=”single” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=””] Beginning January 1, 2016, employers in Oregon will have to save their questions about candidates’ criminal records until the job interview. […]
West Virginia released updates to its Wage Payment and Collection Act which are required for all workplaces effective June 11, 2015. [wc_divider style=”dotted” line=”single” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=””] West Virginia recently amended the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act (WPCA) which establishes when and how often wages must be paid, making it comparable to similar statutes […]
A new law provides paid sick leave to all employees working in Montgomery County. The Montgomery County, Maryland Council has enacted an Earned Sick and Safe Leave Law that takes effect October 1, 2016. This law will allow employees to take paid time off to care for themselves or covered individuals. Who Are Covered Individuals? […]
Employers in Oregon need to know about a new statewide Paid Sick Leave law and its effect on similar measures in Portland and Eugene. The State of Oregon enacted a Paid Sick Leave law that takes effect January 1, 2016, and it may trump similar laws at the municipal level in Oregon. Portland already has […]
Minimum wage workers in Rhode Island will receive a six percent increase on their paychecks in 2016. [wc_divider style=”dotted” line=”single” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=””] The State of Rhode Island enacted a new law raising the State’s minimum wage to $9.60, effective January 1, 2016. The current Rhode Island minimum wage rate is $9.00 and will remain in […]