As many in the benefits field adapt to the federal SECURE 2.0 Act, state legislatures have also been busy. This spring will see a number of proposals debated and some passed, which employers and brokers will have to consider as the regulatory landscape continues to evolve.
A new analysis from Littler Mendelson provides an overview of this state legislation, noting that some of the top issues have been reproductive health, the use of artificial intelligence in personnel decisions, pay transparency, family status and family caregiving discrimination, and vaccination mandates in the workplace.
“Clear employment law trends for 2023 have emerged. Some of the more significant trends reflect the country’s social and political atmosphere,” the authors wrote. “The COVID-19 pandemic continues to prompt legislation addressing the challenges of the return-to-work environment and employees’ desire to balance work and home life.”
The recent decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade has led a number of state legislatures to address reproductive rights and insurance coverage in that area. The Littler analysis estimated that there are more than 150 bills pending in state legislatures related to the availability of reproductive health rights and services. “Specific topics covered by such legislation range from allowable health care coverage, discrimination protections based on reproductive health choices, civil procedure shield laws, and the...
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