Wages
Hawaii – The house approved legislation to increase the minimum wage to $13/hr by 2024 in advance of the crossover deadline.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Virginia – On the last night of the session, compromise legislation was passed increasing the minimum wage to $12.00/hr by 2023.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Seattle, WA – Minimum wage proponents are calling for a minimum wage of $15/hr (plus expenses) for gig economy workers.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Wells Fargo – The company announced a new round of frontline-worker starting wage increases to between $15/hr and $20/hr, depending on the region of the country.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Paid Leave
Federal – Democratic senators led by Sen. Mark Warner sent a letter urging employers to be flexible in responding to the coronavirus. In the letter, addressed to Business Roundtable President and CEO Joshua Bolten, Chamber of Commerce CEO Thomas Donohue and National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons, the senators write that employees should not be penalized or denied sick pay should they have to take time off.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Kentucky – The governor called on employers to offer paid sick leave “for the next several months” in response to concerns over the spread of coronavirus.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Minnesota – The Democrat-led house passed paid leave legislation mandating 24 weeks of paid family or medical leave.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
New Hampshire – A senate committee heard the governor’s paid sick leave proposal which calls for a voluntary plan offering up to six weeks of leave.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
New York – The governor amended the paid leave law in the state, requiring employers to compensate workers infected with coronavirus, as well as mandating workers stay home.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Chipotle – The company is testing unlimited paid time off for senior staff members to give them more flexibility to manage responsibilities both at home and at work.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Labor Policy
EEOC – The White House announced the nomination of Jocelyn Samuels for a Democratic seat and Andrea Lucas for a Republican seat.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
NLRB – The White House announced the nomination of former NLRB member Lauren McFerran for one of two vacant Democratic seats and Marvin Kaplan for an additional term in his Republican seat.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
RBI – Restaurant Brands International (RBI) signed a multistate settlement with the California attorney general related to “no-poach” policies, agreeing to end the practice. RBI is the latest in a long list of companies that have signed similar agreements.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Scheduling
Rhode Island – A hearing was held on a bill requiring employers to set workers’ schedules 14 days in advance and to pay the worker penalties if there are changes made within that time frame. It also requires that employers offer existing workers additional shifts before they can hire any new employees.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Labor Activism
Waging Change Documentary Film – A documentary film featuring labor activists and calling for the elimination of the tip credit will be released on March 22.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Packaging
New Jersey – The senate passed legislation to prohibit the distribution or sale of single-use plastic and paper bags, as well as polystyrene foam containers. It limits the use of single-use straws as well.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe