The trend of increasing workplace regulations by state and local governments continued throughout the third quarter of 2022. Although it is not possible to discuss all state and local laws, this update provides an overview of recent and upcoming legislative developments to help you and your organization stay in compliance. (Please note that developments related to issues such as minimum wage rates and COVID-19 are not included.)
In California, several significant bills have been signed into law over the last few weeks, including an extension to the Supplemental Paid Sick Leave law, which now expires on December 31, 2022, and not September 30, 2022. A more comprehensive California alert is forthcoming.
Pay Transparency Bill: On September 28, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1162 into law, which expands pay data reporting obligations, requires certain-sized employers to provide the pay scale for an open position in job postings and imposes new record-keeping requirements. This law will go into effect on January 1, 2023. Our more detailed overview is linked here.
San Francisco Paid Public Health Emergency Leave: San Francisco has enacted an ordinance which requires employers to provide paid leave in the event of qualifying situations related to public health emergencies effective October 1, 2022.
Off-Duty Use of Cannabis: On September 18, 2022, California’s governor signed a bill into law that prohibits employers from discriminating against...
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