The use of artificial intelligence, or AI, in the workplace to help with recruiting and other employment-related decisions has drastically increased in recent years. And while external vendors and internal stakeholders tout the efficiencies that AI t

Helps members locate which states require employers to disclose the salary information of a position.

Certain states, concerned about pay discrimination on the basis of race and/or sex, have enacted pay reporting laws obligating employers and/or state contractors to report pay data along with demographic information. This resource is dedicated to sta

California issued updated proposed rules regulating employer use of artificial intelligence in an effort to limit the discriminatory impact of AI tools.

MEMBER FEEDBACK REQUESTED. Our latest update of state and local workplace compliance requirements summarizes developments that have occurred since our last update in December.

CWC's Wage Theft Laws tool enables members to locate which states have requirements related to the notice documentation an employer must provide to employees and new hires concerning the payment of wages and other benefits.

MEMBER FEEDBACK REQUESTED. We are pleased to present an updated version of CWC’s guide for meeting California’s annual pay data reporting requirements that incorporates changes that the state has made for the 2024 reporting cycle.

CWC’s State and Local Salary History Ban tool breaks down what state and local jurisdictions have enacted bans on seeking an applicant’s prior salary information and whether any exceptions may apply.

CWC's State Jury Duty Laws tool allows members to quickly see which states have laws related to employee leave for jury service, including what is required of both the employee and the employer as well as whether the leave is paid or unpaid.

CWC's Local AAP tool helps members quickly locate which jurisdictions have affirmative action requirements for contractors at the local level and determine what those requirements are.

CWC's State AAP tool helps members quickly locate which jurisdictions have affirmative action requirements for contractors at the state level and determine what those requirements are.

CWC’s State Equal Pay Laws helps members quickly see which states have enacted equal pay laws and provides summaries of each law’s specific requirements.

CWC’s State Laws Restricting Use of Credit Histories tool lays out the restrictions placed on employers in various jurisdictions to help our members ensure compliance when hiring new employees and reviewing current employee files.

CWC’s State Criminal Conviction History Restrictions tool lays out the key elements of the current state ban the box laws to help our members navigate their compliance obligations when considering applicants.

Massachusetts published details on its February 1, 2025, EEO-1 reporting requirement, including FAQs and a link to the filing portal.

A number of new state laws that we reported on previously are scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2025. Our memo provides a handy digest.

In CWC's State Drug Testing tool, members can find which states have laws related to drug testing applicants and employees as well any specifically mandated procedures that may be required.

CWC has developed a State Laws for Medical Marijuana resource tool to help navigate this compliance minefield and ensure members are aware of what they may and may not do when it comes to medical marijuana use.

MEMBER FEEDBACK REQUESTED. Our latest update of state and local workplace compliance requirements summarizes developments that have occurred since our last update in October.

Recent settlements between California’s Civil Rights Department and multiple companies over alleged violations of the state’s ban-the-box law remind employers that considering an applicant’s criminal history carries legal risk. CWC encourages members

CWC’s State Unpaid Family and Medical Leave tool summarizes these expansions in an easy-to-reference format and provides links to the applicable state statutes should members need a deeper dive.

MEMBER FEEDBACK REQUESTED. Our latest update of state and local workplace compliance requirements summarizes developments that have occurred since our last update in September.

CWC’s NDA and Waiver Requirements resource lays out the key elements of the current state non-disclosure and waiver laws to help our members navigate their compliance obligations.

This Interstate Special Edition summarizes employment bills signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom after the close of the state legislature’s 2024 session.

With the federal elections now upon us, CWC members may wish to review our guide on political discourse in the workplace.