Off Duty Conduct

New and Updated

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Employee Discipline: Virginia

  Updated to reflect retaliation protections in the forthcoming organ and bone marrow donation leave law.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Employee Discipline: New York

  Updated to reflect retaliation protections under the forthcoming Warehouse Worker Protection Act.

• Date:

  December 16, 2022

  Type:

  Editor's Choice

  California Employers: January 2023 Brings Host of New Employment Laws

  Many new state and local employment laws will take effect in California on January 1, covering topics such as minimum wage, pay equity, discrimination, workplace safety and more. California employers should review these developments and take steps now to ensure they are ready to comply.

• Type:

  Employee Handbooks

  Outside Employment Handbook Statement: District of Columbia

  Updated threshold, statement and guidance to reflect the District of Columbia Non-Compete Clarification Amendment Act of 2022, applicable beginning October 1, 2022.

• Date:

  November 21, 2022

  Type:

  News

  Recreational Marijuana Legalized in Maryland and Missouri

  In both states, employers may still prohibit marijuana use or possession in the workplace or on the employer's property.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Process of Termination: Colorado

  Enhanced to include expanded coverage of notice requirement upon separation from employment.

• Type:

  Legal Timetable

  California Allows Limited Use of Vehicle Tracking Devices

• Date:

  September 19, 2022

  Type:

  News

  More States Enact Employment Protections for Off-Duty Cannabis Use

  With recreational marijuana now legal in nearly half of all US states, a growing number of jurisdictions are beginning to enact laws aimed at securing employment protections for individuals who choose to use cannabis while off duty.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Employee Discipline: Maine

  Updated to reflect an amendment expanding whistleblower protections, effective July 19, 2022.

• Type:

  Letters and Forms

  Remind Employees of Respectful Workplace Conduct Letter

  This letter may be used to remind employees about the importance of maintaining a respectful workplace following significant political or social events. This letter may also be used to outline expectations surrounding employee discussions, use of social media and other workplace conduct.