July Is the New January: From Salary History to Data Security Breaches, New State and Local Laws Are Set to Take Effect Soon

Every year state laws and local ordinances take effect after the first of the year, and 2018 is no exception. As always, Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) has been tracking these developments. This article discusses key labor and employment laws and ordinances that will take effect during the latter half of 2018. Laws addressing salary history inquiries and reinstatement for service members called to duty are among the most prevalent categories of legislation taking effect in the coming weeks. That said, legislatures across the country have enacted laws on a multitude of employment-related topics, ranging from data security breaches to paid sick leave. With these new laws going into effect before the end of the year, employers will need to pay special attention and make any necessary changes in their procedures and policies.