Jennifer Ellerkamp

Nov 21, 2024 | mondaq.com | Richard Greenberg |Susan E. Groff |Tasos C. Paindiris |Jennifer Ellerkamp

Takeaways Multiple states across the country voted this past election day on key employment mandates, from minimum wage increases and paid sick leave to medical marijuana and more. Voter-approved mandates will begin to take effect anywhere from Jan. 1, 2025, through the rest of the new year and beyond. The results of both passed and failed mandates will affect compliance and daily functional issues for employers operating in these states.

Nov 21, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Jennifer Ellerkamp |Richard Greenberg |Susan E. Groff

Takeaways Multiple states across the country voted this past election day on key employment mandates, from minimum wage increases and paid sick leave to medical marijuana and more. Voter-approved mandates will begin to take effect anywhere from Jan. 1, 2025, through the rest of the new year and beyond. The results of both passed and failed mandates will affect compliance and daily functional issues for employers operating in these states.

Oct 17, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Jennifer Ellerkamp |Richard Greenberg |Susan E. Groff

While employers may not think about election days vis-à-vis labor and employment law obligations, this year, there are several states with ballot measures where voters will decide employment mandates. Issues for voters include potential minimum wage increases and paid sick leave mandates. Below we summarize the most prominent measures on the ballot on November 5th. Voters in five states will decide whether the state minimum wage will increase.

Oct 16, 2024 | lexology.com | Richard Greenberg |Susan E. Groff |Tasos C. Paindiris |Jennifer Ellerkamp |Cecilie E. Read

While employers may not think about election days vis-à-vis labor and employment law obligations, this year, there are several states with ballot measures where voters will decide employment mandates. Issues for voters include potential minimum wage increases and paid sick leave mandates. Below we summarize the most prominent measures on the ballot on November 5th. Minimum Wage IncreasesVoters in five states will decide whether the state minimum wage will increase.

Oct 14, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Jennifer Ellerkamp |Richard Greenberg |Daniel Jacobs

As election day 2024 approaches, it is crucial that employers are aware of and comply with state law requirements on employee rights to voting leave. While not all states impose obligations on employers, many states do require employers to provide time off for voting, along with other requirements, and non-compliance can result in criminal or civil penalties. Employers are encouraged to review their voting leave practices and policies annually as there are constant developments in this area.