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- Social Media Protections for Employees & Applicants (NYS) Effective Date: March 12, 2024. New York State is expanding the protections afforded to employees and applicants for employment related to their personal social media accounts.
- Workers’ Bill of Rights (NYC) Effective Date: January 2, 2024; Posting by July 1, 2024. By March 1, 2024, a group of New York City agencies is required to publish a Workers’ Bill of Rights containing information about rights under federal, state and local laws that apply, regardless of immigration status, to employees, prospective employees and independent contractors in the City, as well as information regarding the rights to organize a union.
- Freelance Isn’t Free Act (NYS) Effective Date: May 19, 2024. As of May 19, 2024, freelance workers in the State will obtain certain labor protections under state law similar to those already provided to NYC freelance workers under city law.
- Certain Settlement Provisions Prohibited (NYS) Effective Date: November 17, 2023. Effective as of November 17, 2023, New York expanded the restrictions on confidentiality provisions included in agreements resolving claims of unlawful “discrimination, harassment or retaliation.”
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- Sick Leave For Employees in The Los Angeles Area
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What is the minimum wage in the Los Angeles area?
Each city may set its own minimum wage, and cities that don’t have a specific minimum wage ordinance follow the California state minimum wage. Here are some of the cities that have their own minimum wage: city of Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Malibu, and unincorporated L.A. County (see Where is unincorporated LA County?). Hotel minimum wage: For some cities, including Los Angeles and Santa Monica, the minimum wage for certain hotel employees may be even higher.
Are there any other Los Angeles-specific employment laws?
Employees working in the City of Los Angeles are also entitled to at least 48 hours (six 8-hour days) of paid sick leave every 12-month period. Employers may either provide this all at once (frontloaded) or it may be accrued at the rate of 1 hour per every 30 hours worked. Employees may use the paid sick leave beginning on the 90th day of employment.
Is sick leave just for the employee or can it be used to take care of a family member?
Sick leave may be used for the employee to take care of herself or himself or their family member, or any individual related by blood or affinity.
What if I don’t use all of my sick leave in a 12 month period?
Accrued unused paid sick leave carries over to the following year of employment. But the employer may be cap the carry over to 72 hours; however, an Employer may choose no cap or a higher cap.
If you feel your rights have been violated, we highly encourage you to find an employment lawyer. Many employment lawyers offer free consultations, and many even agree to be paid solely as a percent of your case payout; so don’t hesitate to give them a call!
Effective January 1, 2021, any person who believes they have been discharged from employment or discriminated against will have one year to file such a complaint. The new law also authorizes a court to award reasonable attorneys’ fees to plaintiffs who bring a successful section 1102.5 whistleblower action.
Jun 21, 2022 · The City of Los Angeles also has a separate minimum wage ordinance for hotel employers with 150 or more guest rooms within the city. Starting July 1, 2022, that minimum wage will be $18.17.
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