State Law Updates – June 2018

Last Updated on October 9, 2020

As part of our effort to keep you abreast of changes in state laws, we have outlined below certain law changes that were noted in June 2018 that might be of interest. The list below is not a complete list of all state law changes. Therefore, we recommend you discuss any specific issues your company may be experiencing with your state labor department or a third party knowledgeable with your state’s employment laws.

State/City	Effective Date	Description
CA/Multi	7/1/2018	Effective July 1, 2018, the minimum wage will increase in the following: Los Angeles, CA: $13.25 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees; $12.00 per hour for employers with 25 or fewer employees San Francisco, CA: $15.00 per hour Belmont, CA: $12.50 per hour Emeryville, CA: $15.00 per hour Malibu, CA: $13.25 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees; $12.00 per hour for employers with 25 or fewer employees Milpitas, CA: $13.50 per hour Pasadena, CA: $13.25 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees; $12.00 per hour for employers with 25 or fewer employees San Leandro, CA: $13.00 per hour
CT	1/1/2019	A new law generally prohibits Connecticut employers from inquiring about a prospective employee’s wage and salary history unless it is voluntarily disclosed.
DC	7/1/2018	Effective July 1, 2018, the minimum wage will increase as follows: District of Columbia (DC): $13.25 per hour.
IL/Chicago/Cook County	7/1/2018	Effective July 1, 2018, the minimum wage will increase in the following: Chicago, IL: $12.00 per hour Cook County, IL: $11.00 per hour
MD	7/1/2018	Effective July 1, 2018, the minimum wage will increase: Maryland $10.10 per hour; Montgomery County, MD: $12.25 per hour for employers with 51 or more employees; $12.00 per hour for employers with 2-50 employees.
MA	10/13/2018	Massachusetts has limited certain inquiries into criminal history.
MN/Minneapolis	7/1/2108	Effective July 1, 2018, the minimum wage will increase: Minneapolis, MN: $11.25 per hour for employers with 100 or more employees; $10.25 per hour for employers with 100 or fewer employees
NH	7/29/2018	Under a new law, effective July 29, 2018, New Hampshire employers generally must pay wages within: 8 days after the expiration of the work week if the employee is paid weekly; or 15 days after the expiration of the work week if the employee is paid biweekly.
NM/Santa Fe	3/1/2018	The minimum wage rate for the City of Santa Fe, New Mexico has increased to $11.40 per hour. Additionally, the minimum wage rate for Santa Fe County has increased to $11.40 per hour ($3.41 per hour for tipped employees). These increased rates are currently in effect.
NY	4/1/2019	New York City has enacted new sexual harassment training, poster, and notice requirements for employers. Starting April 1, 2019, employers with 15 or more employees will be required to annually conduct anti-sexual harassment interactive training for all e
OR/Portland	7/1/2018	Effective July 1, 2018, the minimum wage will increase in the following: Oregon: $10.75 per hour ($12.00 per hour in the Portland metropolitan area; $10.50 per hour in nonurban counties)
RI	7/1/2018	Effective July 1, Rhode Island employers generally must provide paid or unpaid earned sick leave to each employee, depending on employer size. The following chart summarizes the law and its requirements.
SC	9/14/2018	South Carolina has enacted a new law that prohibits employers with 15 or more employees from discriminating against employees with medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. In particular, the law prohibits covered em
VT	7/1/2018	Effective July 1, 2018, a new law prohibits Vermont employers from inquiring about or seeking an applicant’s salary history information, including information on his or her current or past wages, salary, bonuses, or benefits.
VA	7/1/2018	Virginia has amended its mini-COBRA law to exclude covered employees terminated for gross misconduct. Additional details are presented below.