Jul 11, 2022 | Domestic Workers' Rights, GTM Blog, Labor Laws
Household employees in Colorado will soon be protected by the state’s anti-employment discrimination law. Effective in August, the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act will make it illegal for household employers to discriminate against a worker for disability, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, and nationality.
Jun 17, 2022 | Domestic Workers' Rights, GTM Blog, Labor Laws
It’s been a busy first half of the year in household employment compliance. Here’s what’s happened, what’s new, and what’s coming in 2022.
Jun 2, 2022 | Domestic Workers' Rights, GTM Blog, Labor Laws
Day of rest and meal break amendments to Illinois’ One Day Rest in Seven Act (ODRISA) have big implications for household employment in the state. ORDISA is one of four bills that make up the state’s Domestic Worker Bill of Rights. Here’s what household employers need to know to avoid the increased penalties for violations of the law.
Apr 20, 2022 | Domestic Workers' Rights, GTM Blog, Labor Laws
Paid family and medical leave is coming soon for household employees in Maryland. Here’s what families with household help – like a nanny, housekeeper, or nanny share – need to know about the new compliance requirement.
Apr 6, 2022 | Domestic Workers' Rights, GTM Blog, Labor Laws
New York State recently enacted a new law that establishes a confidential, toll-free hotline for employees to call with workplace sexual harassment complaints. Once this law goes into effect and the hotline goes live by July 14, employers – including household employers – must notify their workers of the hotline.
Jan 3, 2022 | Domestic Workers' Rights, GTM Blog, Labor Laws
Under a new city ordinance, all household employers in Chicago must now provide their workers with a written contract that includes wage information and work schedule. The rule went into effect on January 1, 2022.