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Illinois Rolls Out Multiple New Employment Law Requirements

Date:: August 19, 2019

Illinois has enacted broad legislation that will significantly impact employment practices, including nondisclosure agreements, sexual harassment training, leave for domestic violence victims and workplace safety.

Will Mississippi Employers Face Charges After Massive ICE Raid?

Date:: August 15, 2019

With Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arresting 680 undocumented workers at several Mississippi food processing plants, this article examines the implications for employers.

EEOC Can't Restrict Employers' Use of Criminal Records in Hiring, 5th Circuit Rules

Date:: August 9, 2019

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the EEOC may not enforce its Obama-era arrest and conviction records guidance against the state of Texas.

Four More States Enact Laws Limiting Noncompete Agreements

Date:: August 7, 2019

Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire and Rhode Island have enacted new laws regulating the use and enforcement of noncompete agreements.

Illinois Joins Salary History Ban Trend

Date:: August 6, 2019

Illinois has become the latest state to ban employers from asking job applicants about their salary or benefits history. The measure aims to ensure that women and minority applicants are not further victimized by past wage discrimination.

New Jersey Latest State to Restrict Salary History Inquiries

Date:: July 31, 2019

The law takes effect January 1, 2020, at which time New Jersey will join a California, Massachusetts, Washington and a host of other states and localities that have enacted similar salary history inquiry restrictions.

New York Bans Salary History Inquiries, Expands Pay Equity Law

Date:: July 15, 2019

Amendments to New York's equal pay law take effect October 8, 2019. A new salary history inquiry law takes effect January 6, 2020.

SHRM Strengthens Its Call for "Getting Talent Back to Work"

Date:: June 26, 2019

At its 2019 annual conference and exposition, SHRM reinforced its call for employers to increase hiring and inclusion of underrepresented groups.

Illinois Set to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

Date:: June 14, 2019

Illinois will soon become the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana when Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs a bill he has voiced support for into law.

Colorado Is 13th State to Ban the Box for Private Employers

Date:: June 4, 2019

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has signed a bill to make Colorado the 13th state with a "ban the box" criminal history law. The measure also bans employers from advertising that a person with a criminal history may not apply for a position.

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