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New Mandatory Reporter Law

The Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act was passed in 1980, which created mandated reporting for people other than just doctors for the first time. Anyone who is a mandated reporter is required to report acts and omissions constituting physical abuse, sexual abuse, willful cruelty or unjustified punishment, unlawful corporal punishment or injury, and neglect.

On January 1, 2021, and effective immediately, California passed AB 1963, greatly expanding who is considered a mandated reporter. The new law makes HR employees and front-line supervisors mandated reporters. These changes will affect thousands of new businesses.

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STATE UPDATES
CALIFORNIA:
California Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Law and Web-Based Tool

Updated: California Lactation Accommodation

INDIANA:
Indiana Enacts Pregnancy Accommodation Law

NEW JERSEY:
Medical Marijuana Expenses Held Reimbursable In New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Case

NEW MEXICO:
New Recreational Marijuana Laws in New Mexico and Virginia

VIRGINIA:
New Recreational Marijuana Laws in New Mexico and Virginia

Virginia Expands Disability Discrimination Protections

WASHINGTON:
Washington Amends its Paid Family and Medical Leave Act

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Recreational Marijuana Legalized in NY

On March 31, 2021, New York legalized recreational marijuana. The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act legalizes and regulates cannabis use and possession for adults who are 21 and older. The legalized use of marijuana is effective immediately, but the retail sales of marijuana are not expected to begin until mid-2022. This change immediately impacts a New York employer’s ability to take adverse actions against applicants and employees based on recreational marijuana usage. Read on to learn more about the effects on employers and medical marijuana considerations, and more.

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FEDERAL UPDATES
Department of Labor Seeks to Withdraw the Previous Administration’s Independent Contractor Rules

OSHA To Begin COVID-19 Inspections by March 26, 2021

STATE UPDATES

CALIFORNIA:
California Creates New Pregnancy Leave App to Help Guide Parents on their Rights

ILLINOIS:
Illinois Aims to Provide Relief to Employers by Amending the Biometric Information Privacy Act

NEW YORK:
New York Considers Dramatic Expansion of Consumer Privacy Rights

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This information is provided by ePlace Solutions, Inc. which is solely responsible for its content. ePlace Solutions, Inc. is not engaged in rendering legal or other professional services. Federal and state laws are more complex than presented here. This information is simplified for the sake of brevity and is not a substitute for legal advice. ePlace Solutions, Inc. disclaims any liability, loss or risk incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the contents of this information.