California Extends Reach of Prohibition Against Restrictive Covenants – On Sept. 1, 2023, California adopted Senate Bill (SB) 699 and expanded noncompete employee protections by declaring that noncompete agreements that restrain individuals from engaging in a lawful occupation are void, regardless of where and when the contract was signed. SB 699 becomes effective on Jan. 1, 2024. Read more: California Legal Update
New York Prohibits Coerced Employee Participation in Political or Religious Meetings – On Sept. 6, 2023, New York amended its Labor Code to prohibit employers from coercing employees into attending or participating in meetings that are sponsored by their employer and concern the employer’s views on political or religious matters. The new law, also known as Senate Bill (SB) 4982, became effective on the date it was signed into law. Read more: New York Legal Update
New York To Increase Salary Threshold for White Collar Wage Payment Exemptions – On Sept. 15, 2023, New York amended its Labor Code to increase the salary threshold executive, administrative, and professional (EAP) employees need to meet in order to qualify for the state’s wage payment exemptions. Beginning March 13, 2024, EAP employees who earn less than $1,300 per week will be subject to the same wage payment protections as other nonexempt employees. Read more: New York Legal Update
Tennessee Employees Must Leave Employer’s Premises Within 24 Hours of Termination – Tennessee has amended its labor and employment laws to increase the amount of time employees have to vacate an employer’s premises after termination from 12 to 24 hours. The amendment became effective on April 28, 2023. Read more: Tennessee Legal Update
