The trend of increasing workplace regulations by state and local governments continued throughout the fourth 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.)

Alabama

Firearm Protections: Effective January 1, 2023, employers may not restrict employees’ transportation or storage of legal firearms in employees’ privately owned vehicles at the workplace, subject to certain conditions and storage requirements.

Arizona

Clean Slate: Effective December 31, 2022, Arizona permits individuals to petition to seal case records in certain circumstances. If an individual's petition to seal a criminal record is granted, the person may state on employment applications that they have never been arrested for, charged with or convicted of a crime, subject to certain exceptions.

California

See the October 2022 update for more information on California laws taking effect in 2023, including changes to Bereavement Leave and Protections for Workers During Emergency Conditions.

Discrimination Based on Reproductive Health Decisions: Effective January 1, 2023, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) is amended to prohibit discrimination based on reproductive health decision-making.

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