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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.

Colorado, Washington Newest States to Join Salary History Ban Trend

Date:: May 30, 2019

Colorado and Washington both have enacted salary history question bans, making them the 9th and 10th states placing such prohibitions on employers. Colorado's measure is part of a broad pay equity law.

Washington State Enacts Noncompete Agreements Act

Date:: May 14, 2019

Washington State has enacted a new law governing the use of noncompete agreements, effective January 1, 2020.

First-of-its-Kind Measure Bans Testing Job Applicants for Marijuana Use

Date:: April 22, 2019

A New York City bill that is expected to be signed by Mayor Bill de Blasio would prohibit employers from screening most job applicants for marijuana use on preemployment drug tests.

New Jersey Bars Mandatory Arbitration, Limits Nondisclosure Agreements

Date:: March 27, 2019

A broad New Jersey law now prohibits mandatory arbitration of all employment discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims, and also significantly restricts employers from using nondisclosure agreements as part of a settlement.

SHRM Reaffirms Second Chance Employment, Hiring Older Workers As 2019 Priorities

Date:: March 20, 2019

With a growing US labor shortage and skills gap, Society for Human Resource Management CEO Johnny C. Taylor Jr. is urging employers not to ignore applicants with criminal backgrounds or older workers.

February Jobs Report: Job Growth Slows Down but Wages Pick Up

Date:: March 12, 2019

The US unemployment rate fell by 0.2% to 3.8% in February despite anemic new job growth. But average hourly wages jumped 3.4% over the previous year.

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