Wages
New Hampshire – The house passed legislation to raise the minimum wage to $15/hr by 2025, more than doubling their current minimum wage of $7.25/hr (the state currently follows the federal standard).To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
New Jersey – The state labor department will hold hearings late next month on proposed changes to the minimum wage increase passed early last year.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Virginia – Legislation that would repeal the existing minimum wage preemption law in the state was introduced this week.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Study – Emory University researchers released a new study that correlates increases in minimum wage rates with reductions in suicide rates for workers that lack a college education.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Paid Leave
Vermont – House and senate conferees came to an agreement on a paid leave plan calling for 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents. And, the senate approved the plan with a veto-proof majority.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Labor Policy
Labor Department – The Labor Department released its final joint employer rule last Sunday.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
New Jersey – A bill passed the state assembly that requires employers with 100 or more full or part-time workers to provide 90-days notice (instead of the current 60) to workers in the event of a lay-off involving 50 or more workers.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Washington – Legislation was introduced to establish a portable benefits system for gig economy workers.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
California – A California senate committee approved an executive compensation bill. The bill would apply to both publicly-traded and privately-held firms with yearly net income of $10 million or more (around 2,000 companies).To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Packaging
Chicago, IL – Legislation was introduced in the city council to ban polystyrene containers for carry-out food and significantly limit single-use plastics in restaurants.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe