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Rhode Island’s New Workplace Laws: Menopause Protections, “Captive Audience” Meeting Ban, Minimum Wage Hikes, and More

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Rhode Island employers must keep up with new workplace laws enacted this year, including some that have already taken effect. The state not only joined a growing number of states that prohibit so-called “captive audience”...more

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Indiana Mandates Employee Leave for School Meetings

Effective July 1, 2025, Indiana generally requires all employers provide unpaid leave for employees to attend school conferences and meetings for their children. Employers are prohibited from taking adverse action against an...more

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[Webinar] Up in Smoke: A Blunt Discussion of Applicant and Employee Drug Testing in California in 2024 - January 16th, 10:00 am -...

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As we enter 2024, CDF has designed a webinar that aims to equip California employers with essential knowledge regarding the new marijuana drug testing rules and how to update personnel testing, policies, and procedures to...more

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New Washington Law Targets Warehouse Production Quotas: Top 10 Questions for Employers and Staffing Agencies

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A new law in Washington state aims to protect warehouse employees by setting certain requirements for employers and warehouse staffing agencies. HB 1762, which Governor Inslee signed into law on May 4, defines and requires...more

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Top 10 List – Keep Your Eyes on These California Employment Bills on Governor Newsom’s Desk

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Eight months of legislative wrangling and dealmaking have come to an end as the California Legislature just wrapped up work for the year – and now employers across the Golden State turn their eyes to the governor’s office to...more

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Does a Facebook Message Satisfy FMLA Notice Requirements?

On August 15 in Roberts v. Gestamp W. Va., LLC, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (which includes North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia) concluded that a jury must decide whether an employee’s Facebook message to his...more

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Washington, DC, Takes Steps to Protect Employees’ Off-Duty Marijuana Use

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Washington, DC, City Council unanimously passed a bill on June 7 that would prohibit employers from basing adverse employment actions on an individual’s lawful, off-duty use of marijuana, unless certain exceptions apply. The...more

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6 Steps for Employers to Set Up an Effective Background Screening Program

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More than 90% of employers use some form of a background screening on applicants or employees when making employment decisions. There can be several reasons for using them: ensuring safety in the workplace; reducing exposure...more

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