Change is on the horizon. In 2017, numerous states and municipalities passed laws that impose additional obligations on employers and significant penalties for compliance failures. For example, employers in numerous states and cities will need to provide paid sick and parental leave to employees beginning in 2018. In addition, more states passed “ban the box” legislation prohibiting inquiries about a job applicant’s criminal history and laws prohibiting employers from inquiring about an applicant’s prior salary. 

Over the next week, we will highlight various significant labor and employment laws going into effect in the New Year.

Because our blog mini-series is only a general overview of some notable legal changes, employers should consult with legal counsel to ensure they are aware of all changes that will impact their workforce.

View Godfrey & Kahn's mini series The days of our [employment] lives below:

• Part 1: Sick leave spreads from coast to coast in time for flu season
• Part 2: More moms and dads guaranteed time off in 2018
• Part 3: You too – time to review your anti-harassment policies
• Part 4: Wait, we ask about an applicants’ salary history. Can we still do this?
• Part 5: Recruiting employees in other states? It may be time to remove criminal history inquiries from your applications